Disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 414, H.J. Res. 84 is laid on the table.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 7, 2002

Disapproves the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 (certain trade relief action taken by the President after receiving an affirmative finding regarding serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to a domestic industry in order to facilitate efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition), which was transmitted to Congress on March 5, 2002.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D–LA

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Ways and Means Committee

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May 8, 2002
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 414, H.J. Res. 84 is laid on the table.
May 8, 2002
Rule H. Res. 414 passed House.
May 7, 2002
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 414 Reported to House. Upon the adoption of this resolution, H.J. Res. 84 is laid on the table.
May 7, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 259.
May 7, 2002
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-437.
May 7, 2002
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 107-437.
Apr 24, 2002
Ordered to be Reported Adversely.
Apr 24, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 7, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 7, 2002
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2002
Introduced in House

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HRES 414 · Providing for the disposition of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 84) disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

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Discuss H.J.Res.84, 107th Congress: Disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-joint-resolution/84

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hjres84/BILLS-107hjres84rh.htm

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Analyze H.J.Res.84 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.J.Res.84, 107th Congress: Disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-joint-resolution/84

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hjres84/BILLS-107hjres84rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:35Z. 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.J.Res.84 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.J.Res.84, 107th Congress: Disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-joint-resolution/84

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hjres84/BILLS-107hjres84rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:35Z. 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.

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Discuss H.J.Res.84, 107th Congress: Disapproving the action taken by the President under section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 transmitted to the Congress on March 5, 2002.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-joint-resolution/84

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2002-05-07.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/107/bills/hjres84/BILLS-107hjres84rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:40:35Z. 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.J.Res.84 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.