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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 19, 1999
Establishes in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator, who shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Chief to conduct trade negotiations and enforce trade agreements relating to U.S. agricultural products and services, as well as perform other functions as the USTR may direct.
People & committees
Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] · R–MO
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13867)
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13867)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13234-13237)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S613)
Introduced in Senate
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