A resolution to state the sense of the Senate that the government of the United States should place priority on formulating a comprehensive and strategic policy of engaging and cooperating with Japan in advancing science and technology for the benefit of both nations as well as the rest of the world.
Latest action (30 Jul 1998): Introduced
What this bill does
**What the bill would do:** S.Res. 262 is a nonbinding Senate resolution expressing the "sense of the Senate" — a formal statement of opinion rather than a law with legal force. It calls on the U.S. government to make it a priority to develop a comprehensive, strategic policy for engaging and cooperating with Japan on science and technology. Specifically, it urges that this policy pursue more balanced exchange of scientific information and personnel between the two countries, greater use of rigorous scientific methods in setting standards and regulations to ease trade friction, and stronger, more equitable protection of intellectual property. It also urges that this strategic approach be incorporated into existing and future U.S.-Japan science and technology agreements.
**Who it affects:** The resolution primarily addresses the executive branch, urging it to prioritize this policy area in dealings with Japan. It touches on interests of U.S. scientists, researchers, and businesses engaged in technology exchange or investment involving Japan, citing concerns about unequal information flows, investment barriers, and weak intellectual property protections that have disadvantaged American innovators.
**Status and next steps:** The resolution was introduced on July 30, 1998, by Senator William Roth (R-DE), with Senator Bingaman, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not take effect and expired with the end of that congressional session.
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Official summary
This resolution was introduced on July 30, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 262 do?
- **What the bill would do:** S.Res. 262 is a nonbinding Senate resolution expressing the "sense of the Senate" — a formal statement of opinion rather than a law with legal force. It calls on the U.S. government to make it a priority to develop a comprehensive, strategic policy for engaging and cooperating with Japan on science and technology. Specifically, it urges that this policy pursue more balanced exchange of scientific information and personnel between the two countries, greater use of rigorous scientific methods in setting standards and regulations to ease trade friction, and stronger, more equitable protection of intellectual property. It also urges that this strategic approach be incorporated into existing and future U.S.-Japan science and technology agreements. **Who it affects:** The resolution primarily addresses the executive branch, urging it to prioritize this policy area in dealings with Japan. It touches on interests of U.S. scientists, researchers, and businesses engaged in technology exchange or investment involving Japan, citing concerns about unequal information flows, investment barriers, and weak intellectual property protections that have disadvantaged American innovators. **Status and next steps:** The resolution was introduced on July 30, 1998, by Senator William Roth (R-DE), with Senator Bingaman, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It did not receive a vote and saw no further action, meaning it did not take effect and expired with the end of that congressional session.
- Has S.Res. 262 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 1998, S.Res. 262 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 262?
- S.Res. 262 was sponsored by Sen. William Roth [R-DE, 1971-2000] (Republican-DE), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 262?
- Introduced (30 Jul 1998).
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