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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding housing affordability and urging fair and expeditious review by international trade tribunals to ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
1/16/2023, 4:02 AM
Congressional Summary of SCONRES 135
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative should work to support a fair and expeditious review and assure that no delays occur in resolving current disputes before the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and World Trade Organization (WTO) trade dispute panels involving the imposition of special duties on imported softwood lumber from Canada; (2) U.S. antidumping and countervailing law is a rules-based system that should proceed to conclusion in WTO and NAFTA trade dispute panels; (3) the President should continue discussions with Canada to promote open trade between the two countries on softwood lumber free of trade restraints that harm consumers; and (4) the President should consult with all stakeholders, including consumers, in future discussions regarding such trade.
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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 135
Bill SCONRES 135 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2002. Bill SCONRES 135 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2002. Bill SCONRES 135's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7966) as of August 1, 2002
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 135
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SCONRES 135
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Antidumping
- Canada
- Commerce
- Countervailing duties
- Customs unions
- Dispute settlement
- Free trade
- Import quotas
- International Affairs
- International agencies
- Lumber trade
- North America
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Trade agreements
- Trade negotiations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 135
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding housing affordability and urging fair and expeditious review by international trade tribunals to ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding housing affordability and urging fair and expeditious review by international trade tribunals to ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SCONRES 135
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