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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 22, 2004
Commission on the Future of the United States Economy Act of 2004 - Establishes the Commission on the Future of the United States Economy.
Requires the Commission to conduct a study of the economy and the competitiveness of U.S. companies and workers and, in conducting such study, to: (1) review the findings and recommendations of previous commissions and studies; (2) analyze the current economic environment and competitive challenges facing U.S. workers and companies; (3) review the strategies of other countries for responding to the competitive challenges of the new economic environment and analyze the impact of those strategies on the future of the U.S. economy; and (4) formulate recommended policies and actions on specified issues relating to the development of the Nation's skill-base and innovative capacity.
Directs the Commission to submit to Congress and the President a report regarding its findings and recommendations. Authorizes interim or special reports in the Commission's discretion.
Addresses Commission personnel matters.
States that the Commission shall terminate 90 days after the date on which it submits its final report.
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Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D–CT
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8732-8734)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8731-8732)
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