H.Res. 1699 (111th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that foreign countries have engaged in unfair trade practices in the United States with regards to paper products.

Introduced:
Sep 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steve Kagen [D-WI8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on September 29, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 29, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Last updated Sep 29, 2010.
2 pages

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9/29/2010--Introduced.
Encourages the International Trade Commission (ITC) to give the same consideration to the pending determination of certain coated paper products as it had previously in the case of lightweight thermal paper. Supports the efforts of the U.S. paper industry to ensure that competition within the global paper market is kept on a level playing field. Recognizes the vital contributions of the U.S. paper industry to innovation, employment, and the very fabric of life in the United States.

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