Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 6, 2011

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · R–CA

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Oct 11, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 11, 2011
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 128 (Roll no. 771). (text: CR H6710)
House roll call 771 · Individual votes
Oct 11, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 128 (Roll no. 771).(text: CR H6710)
House roll call 771 · Individual votes
Oct 11, 2011
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6721)
Oct 11, 2011
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 112-240, Part II.
Oct 11, 2011
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 112-240, Part II.
Oct 11, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 425.
Oct 11, 2011
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6710-6722)
Oct 11, 2011
Mr Dreier asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules be permitted to file a supplemental report to accompany H.Res. 425.
Oct 6, 2011
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Oct 6, 2011
The bills shall be considered as read and debatable for the time specfied in the report. Pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be considered as ordered on H.R. 3079 and H.R. 3080 to final passage without intervening motion. The resolution provides one motion to recommit for H.R. 3078. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2832. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on the motion to concur.
Oct 6, 2011
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-240, by Mr. Dreier.
Oct 6, 2011
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-240, by Mr. Dreier.
Oct 6, 2011
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Analyze H.Res.425 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.425, 112th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/425

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2011-10-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres425/BILLS-112hres425eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.425 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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Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.425 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.425, 112th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/425

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2011-10-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres425/BILLS-112hres425eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:38:55Z. 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.425 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.425, 112th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/425

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2011-10-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres425/BILLS-112hres425eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:38:55Z. 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.Res.425, 112th Congress: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2832) to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3078) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3079) to implement the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3080) to implement the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/425

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2011-10-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres425/BILLS-112hres425eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:38:55Z. 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.425 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.