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United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7962
Bill 118 hr 7962, also known as the United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance US trade and economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes countries such as India, Japan, Australia, and others.
The bill aims to strengthen US leadership in the region by promoting trade and investment, enhancing economic cooperation, and fostering closer ties with Indo-Pacific countries. It also seeks to address challenges such as unfair trade practices, market access barriers, and intellectual property theft that US businesses face in the region.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to coordinate US trade and economic policies in the region, the creation of a new Indo-Pacific Trade and Investment Fund to support US businesses operating in the region, and the promotion of trade agreements that benefit American workers and businesses. Overall, the United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act is aimed at promoting US economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthening US leadership in the global economy.
The bill aims to strengthen US leadership in the region by promoting trade and investment, enhancing economic cooperation, and fostering closer ties with Indo-Pacific countries. It also seeks to address challenges such as unfair trade practices, market access barriers, and intellectual property theft that US businesses face in the region.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to coordinate US trade and economic policies in the region, the creation of a new Indo-Pacific Trade and Investment Fund to support US businesses operating in the region, and the promotion of trade agreements that benefit American workers and businesses. Overall, the United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act is aimed at promoting US economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthening US leadership in the global economy.
Congressional Summary of HR 7962
United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
This bill requires certain actions related to trade in the Indo-Pacific region.
Specifically, the bill directs the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate the effects of existing Indo-Pacific regional trade agreements (e.g., the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) on U.S. exporters and competitiveness in the region.
Additionally, the bill establishes the Indo-Pacific Trade Strategy Commission to develop findings and recommendations for a comprehensive trade strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7962
Bill HR 7962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7962 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7962's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7962
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7962
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7962
United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
To advance United States long-term trade competitiveness and economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7962
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