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S.Con.Res.25 / 109th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the application of Airbus for launch aid.

Held at the desk.

Official summary

Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 11, 2005

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Declares that: (1) European governments should reject Airbus' pending application for launch aid for the A350 and any future applications for launch aid; (2) the European Union, acting for itself and on behalf of its Member States, should renew its commitment to the terms agreed to on January 11, 2005; (3) the U.S. Trade Representative should request the formation of a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute resolution panel at the earliest possible opportunity if there is no immediate agreement to eliminate launch aid for the A350 and all future models and no concrete progress toward a comprehensive bilateral agreement covering all government supports in the large aircraft sector; and (4) the President should take any additional action the President considers appropriate to protect the U.S. interests in fair competition in the large commercial aircraft market.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R–TN

Committees

    22 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

    Actions

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    1. Held at the desk.

    2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    3. Received in the House.

    4. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 88. (text: CR S3401-3402)

      Senate roll call 88 · Individual votes
    5. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 88.(text: CR S3401-3402)

      Senate roll call 88 · Individual votes
    6. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3401-3402)

    7. Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3362-3363)

    8. Introduced in Senate

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