SJRES 5 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A joint resolution authorizing the President to enter into negotiations with foreign governments to limit the importation of automobiles and trucks into the United States.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1981-01-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President, subject to specified conditions, to negotiate agreements with foreign governments limiting imports of automobiles, trucks, and their parts. Limits such authorization and agreements to a specified period of time. Requires consultation with the private sector. Prohibits treating actions taken pursuant to such agreements as violations of U.S. laws.…

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Cosponsors (8)

7 Democrats1 Republican