H.R. 6795 (110th): End the Trade Deficit Act

Introduced:
Aug 01, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1875 (111th) on Apr 02, 2009.

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This bill was introduced on August 1, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 2008
Cosponsors
5 cosponsors (5D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To establish an Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit.

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Last updated Aug 01, 2008.
19 pages

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8/1/2008--Introduced.
End the Trade Deficit Act - Establishes the Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit to develop a trade policy plan to eliminate the U.S. merchandise trade deficit and to develop a competitive trade policy for the 21st century.
Requires the Commission to report to the President and to Congress on: (1) its findings and conclusions; (2) a detailed plan for reducing both the overall trade deficit and specific bilateral trade deficits; and (3) any recommendations for administrative and legislative actions necessary for such reductions.
Prohibits the President from submitting to Congress any free trade agreement or legislation implementing one until: (1) the report has been delivered to Congress and to the President; and (2) specified congressional committees have completed a hearing on it.

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 53
  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57