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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2017Foreign Trade and International Finance
S.J.Res. 41

An original joint resolution providing for an exception to the limitation on the appointment of certain persons as the United States Trade Representative.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 25, 2017)

This joint resolution establishes an exception to the law that prohibits a person who has directly represented, aided, or advised a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States from being appointed as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR. The exception applies only to the first person appointed as USTR after the enactment of this joint resolution who served as Deputy USTR prior to the enactment of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

What just happenedApr 25, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 25, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.

  2. Apr 25, 2017Committee

    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.

    Finance Committee
  3. Apr 25, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.

    Finance Committee
  4. Apr 25, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateApr 25, 2017

This joint resolution establishes an exception to the law that prohibits a person who has directly represented, aided, or advised a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States from being appointed as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR. The exception applies only to the first person appointed as USTR after the enactment of this joint resolution who served as Deputy USTR prior to the enactment of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

Reported to Senate without amendmentApr 25, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This joint resolution establishes an exception to the law that prohibits a person who has directly represented, aided, or advised a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States from being appointed as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) or as a Deputy USTR. The exception applies only to the first person appointed as USTR after the enactment of this joint resolution who served as Deputy USTR prior to the enactment of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

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