Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the action taken by the Government of France against seafood imports from United States is a totally unwarranted act of protectionism.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 11, 1994

Calls upon the Government of France to stop immediately its embargo and harassment of imports of seafood from the United States. Demands that the Government of France compensate U.S. companies that have had seafood products damaged by its actions. Calls upon the President to identify areas in which appropriate forms of retaliation could be taken against the Government of France for its violation of international trade agreements.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D–MA

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee
Ways and Means Committee

20 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Actions

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Mar 8, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mar 8, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 22, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Feb 22, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Feb 16, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 11, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 11, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 11, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H506)
Feb 11, 1994
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 1994
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.362 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.Res.362, 103rd Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the action taken by the Government of France against seafood imports from United States is a totally unwarranted act of protectionism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/362

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-02-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres362/BILLS-103hres362ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:09Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.362 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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Examine H.Res.362 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.Res.362, 103rd Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the action taken by the Government of France against seafood imports from United States is a totally unwarranted act of protectionism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/362

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-02-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres362/BILLS-103hres362ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:09Z. 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.Res.362 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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Examine H.Res.362 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.Res.362, 103rd Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the action taken by the Government of France against seafood imports from United States is a totally unwarranted act of protectionism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/362

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-02-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres362/BILLS-103hres362ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:09Z. 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.Res.362 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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Examine H.Res.362 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.

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Discuss H.Res.362, 103rd Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the action taken by the Government of France against seafood imports from United States is a totally unwarranted act of protectionism.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/362

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1994-02-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres362/BILLS-103hres362ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T16:39:09Z. 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.Res.362 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.