A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S232-233)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 24, 2005

Authorizes the President to extend unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory (permanent normal trade relations) treatment to the products of the Ukraine.

Expresses the sense of Congress regarding full commitment of the United States to a multifaceted engagement with Ukraine.

Applies to Ukraine to the same extent as to the People's Republic of China, so long as the 1992 trade agreement between the United States and Ukraine remains in force, the requirement of the Trade Act of 1974 that the President proclaim increased duties or other import restrictions with respect to any product of Ukraine being imported into the United States in such increased quantities or under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause market disruption to U.S. producers of a like or directly competitive product.

Sets forth procedures with respect to: (1) notification by the President to Congress regarding U.S. entry into a bilateral agreement with Ukraine on the terms of accession by Ukraine to the World Trade Organization; (2) a congressional oversight resolution regarding such agreement; and (3) procedures for consideration of the resolution.

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Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D–MI

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Finance Committee

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Jan 24, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S232-233)
Jan 24, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S232)
Jan 24, 2005
Introduced in Senate

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S 632 · A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/46

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2005-01-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/s46/BILLS-109s46is.htm

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Discuss S.46, 109th Congress: A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/46

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2005-01-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/s46/BILLS-109s46is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:34:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.46, 109th Congress: A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/46

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2005-01-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/s46/BILLS-109s46is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:34:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.46, 109th Congress: A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-bill/46

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2005-01-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/109/bills/s46/BILLS-109s46is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:34:16Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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