Bill115th CongressFiled May 23, 2018Foreign Trade and International Finance
S. 2929
OPEC Accountability Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2018)
OPEC Accountability Act of 2018
This bill requires the President to negotiate with specified countries regarding anticompetitive practices impacting the trade of oil, natural gas, or other petroleum products. If the negotiation is unsuccessful with respect to any country, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative must initiate dispute settlement proceedings with the World Trade Organization.
What just happenedMay 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2018
- May 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate