H.R. 169 - Balancing Trade Act of 2007

Trade. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
Sponsor:
Marcy Kaptur
Summary:
To require that, in cases in which the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. (by CRS)
Status:
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Balancing Trade Act of 2007

H.R. 169 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)

Summary
To require that, in cases in which the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country. (by CRS)
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Title
To require that, in cases in which the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country.
Other Titles
  • Balancing Trade Act of 2007
Sponsor
Marcy Kaptur
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Trade
  • Balance of payments
  • Congress
  • Congress and foreign policy
  • Congressional reporting requirements
  • Foreign policy
  • International affairs
  • President and foreign policy
  • Presidents
  • Trade agreements
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    Major Actions
    Introduced1/04/2007
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

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    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced1/04/2007
    1/04/2007Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
    1/18/2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
    6/25/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7053-7055)
    7/12/2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7764-7765)
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