H.R. 2287 (112th): NAFTA Accountability Act

Introduced:
Jun 22, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 191 on Jan 04, 2013. See H.R. 191 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 22, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 22, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 22, 2011
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met.

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Last updated Jun 22, 2011.
11 pages

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6/22/2011--Introduced.
NAFTA Accountability Act - Provides that unless the specified conditions set forth in this Act are met:
(1) Congress withdraws its approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) effective one year after enactment of this Act; and
(2) the President, not later than 200 days after enactment of such Act, shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico. Specifies among such conditions that the President confers with the governments of Canada and Mexico and renegotiates NAFTA to correct:
(1) trade deficits,
(2) currency distortions, and
(3) the impact of agricultural imports on U.S. production.
Prescribes requirements also for:
(1) gains in U.S. jobs and living standards,
(2) increased domestic manufacturing,
(3) health and environmental standards,
(4) a non-increase in crime with illegal drugs, and
(5) democracy and human freedoms.
Expresses the sense of Congress that until such conditions are met:
(1) the President should not engage in negotiations to expand NAFTA to include other countries, and
(2) trade promotion authority should not be renewed with respect to approval of any such NAFTA expansion.

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