H.R. 6539 (112th): United States-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Act

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Devin Nunes [R-CA21]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 21, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 21, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To establish United States-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2012.
10 pages

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9/21/2012--Introduced.
United States-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Act - Establishes the United States-Brazil Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade to address bilateral trade matters, seek removal of trade barriers, and promote commercial opportunities between the United States and Brazil.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part III: EMPLOYEES
  • Subpart A: General Provisions
  • Chapter 21: DEFINITIONS
  • Section 2105: Employee
  • Title 19: CUSTOMS DUTIES
  • Chapter 12: TRADE ACT OF 1974
  • Subchapter I: NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY
  • Part 6: Congressional Liaison and Reports
  • Section 2213: Reports