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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 2, 1998
Calls upon the Government of Japan to: (1) live up to the standards it has set for open competitive markets; and (2) fully implement the representations that it made to a dispute settlement panel of the World Trade Organization regarding deregulation, transparency, nondiscrimination, open distribution systems, and vigorous enforcement of competition laws with respect to consumer photographic film and paper as well as other sectors, such as autos and auto parts, glass, and telecommunications, that face similar market access barriers there. Urges the President, the United States Trade Representative, and other appropriate officers of the executive branch to exercise fully existing authority to achieve these objectives. Requests the President to report periodically to the Congress on progress in eliminating market restrictions in Japan for consumer photographic film and paper.
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Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] · R–NY
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8420-8421)
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3157-3158)
Introduced in Senate
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