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H.Res.86 / 112th Congress

Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 11, 2011

Recognizes the importance of reduced trade barriers to the United States for promoting economic development, creating jobs, and solidifying relations with trading partners.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, the United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement, and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement should be implemented immediately.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] · R–NJ

Committees

  • Ways and Means Committee
4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

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