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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 28, 1993
Amends the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to extend the authority of the President, for a specified period of time, to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries for the reduction or elimination of tariff or nontariff barriers if the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) has not resulted in such trade agreements by May 31, 1993. Provides that implementing bills involving tariff and nontariff trade agreements shall be effective only if, among other things, the President, at least 120 calendar days (currently, 90 days) before he enters into such agreement, notifies the Congress of his intention to enter into it, and publishes such intention in the Federal Register. Extends congressional "fast track procedures" to such implementing bills through April 16, 1994. Requires specified advisory committee reports regarding such agreements to be provided to the President, the Congress, and the United States Trade Representative no later than 30 days after the President notifies the Congress of his intention to enter into the agreement, but before January 15, 1994.
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Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-5] · D–IL
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Became Public Law No: 103-49.
Became Public Law No: 103-49.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1003 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-16. Record Vote No: 192.
Senate roll call 192 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1003 without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-16. Record Vote No: 192.
Senate roll call 192 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8319-8346)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 126 (Roll no. 247).
House roll call 247 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 126 (Roll no. 247).
House roll call 247 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the House proceeded with one hour of general debate on the bill.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1876 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House H.R. 1876.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H3871-3878)
Rule H. Res. 199 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1876 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House H.R. 1876.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 103-128, Part II.
Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 103-128, Part II.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Hearings Held.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 103-128, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 103-128, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2109)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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