Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 May 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 137, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should begin negotiations immediately to create a free trade agreement with Taiwan. The bill highlights the long-standing relationship between the two countries, Taiwan's status within the World Trade Organization, and significant bilateral trade figures. It also notes potential benefits for certain U.S. export sectors.
The resolution affects the U.S. government's trade policy direction. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Shelley Berkley and other co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently to its Subcommittee on Trade.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should increase trade opportunities with Taiwan by launching negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Taiwan.
Timeline
15 May 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 137 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 137, expresses the opinion of Congress that the United States should begin negotiations immediately to create a free trade agreement with Taiwan. The bill highlights the long-standing relationship between the two countries, Taiwan's status within the World Trade Organization, and significant bilateral trade figures. It also notes potential benefits for certain U.S. export sectors. The resolution affects the U.S. government's trade policy direction. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Shelley Berkley and other co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently to its Subcommittee on Trade.
- Has H.Con.Res. 137 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 137. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 137?
- H.Con.Res. 137 was sponsored by Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 42 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 137?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (15 May 2007).
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