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S.Res.20 / 112th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should immediately approve the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S243-244)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 25, 2011

Recognizes that the implementation of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, and the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement will create jobs in the United States, increase export opportunities for U.S. businesses and agricultural producers, and further develop cross-cultural business relationships between the United States and South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that it is in the security, economic, and diplomatic interests of the United States to enhance relationships with such countries by immediately approving such trade agreements.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] · R–NE

Committees

  • Finance Committee
18 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S243-244)

  2. Introduced in Senate

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