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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.
1/27/2025, 10:39 PM
Summary of Bill SCONRES 5
Bill 119 sconres 5 is a concurrent resolution that addresses the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that this interpretation holds no legal weight in the United States or for any US person unless it is officially approved by Congress.
The resolution highlights the importance of congressional approval in matters related to international trade agreements, emphasizing the role of Congress in shaping and implementing trade policies. It asserts that any interpretation of the USMCA must be subject to congressional scrutiny and approval to ensure that it aligns with the interests and priorities of the United States.
Overall, Bill 119 sconres 5 underscores the significance of congressional oversight in trade negotiations and agreements, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the interpretation and implementation of international trade deals.
The resolution highlights the importance of congressional approval in matters related to international trade agreements, emphasizing the role of Congress in shaping and implementing trade policies. It asserts that any interpretation of the USMCA must be subject to congressional scrutiny and approval to ensure that it aligns with the interests and priorities of the United States.
Overall, Bill 119 sconres 5 underscores the significance of congressional oversight in trade negotiations and agreements, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the interpretation and implementation of international trade deals.
Congressional Summary of SCONRES 5
This concurrent resolution states that, unless it is approved by Congress, the proposed joint interpretation of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) prepared by Ambassador Katherine Tai (1) is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any U.S. person, and (2) cannot be invoked by any federal agency in any legal proceeding nor may a federal agency assert that it has any legal consequences for claims made by a U.S. person. (Annex 14-C of the USMCA concerns certain investment claims under the North American Free Trade Agreement, the agreement which preceded USMCA.)
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Current Status of Bill SCONRES 5
Bill SCONRES 5 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill SCONRES 5 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2025. Bill SCONRES 5's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S187) as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SCONRES 5
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SCONRES 5
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.
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