HJRES 458 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should enter into negotiations with Canada to achieve a bilateral free trade agreement, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.(1985-11-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Congress and the President welcome Canada's interest in negotiating to remove all trade barriers between the United States and Canada; (2) bilateral negotiations could provide opportunities for both countries to facilitate trade and investment flows; (3) the primary goal of the negotiations is to achieve the broadest possible trade agreement; (4) the Congress intends to participate fully in the negotiating process; (5) such negotiations should begin immediately and conclude, if possible, by June 30, 1987; (6) effective dispute settlement procedures be an important part of any bilateral free trade agreement; and (7) the trade ministers of both countries should work to resolve outstanding trade disputes.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans