To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 7, 1994

Urges the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Commerce to take appropriate steps to: (1) eliminate, through international agreements, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain U.S.-flag carriers from equitable participation in the ocean transportation of imported motor vehicles into the United States from countries that export more than 50,000 motor vehicles to the United States; (2) increase the number of U.S.-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens that transport such vehicles in foreign commerce; and (3) report to the Congress on the steps taken and progress made.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D–IL

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 17, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Oct 17, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct 8, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2207)
Oct 7, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Oct 7, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 7, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Oct 7, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 7, 1994
Introduced in House
Oct 7, 1994
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.317 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.317, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-10-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres317/BILLS-103hconres317ih.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.317 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.317, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-10-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres317/BILLS-103hconres317ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.317 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.317, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-10-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres317/BILLS-103hconres317ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.317 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.317, 103rd Congress: To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/317

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-10-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hconres317/BILLS-103hconres317ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.317 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.