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:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
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
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/04/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 1/04/2007 1/04/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 1/18/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. 6/25/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7053-7055) 7/12/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7764-7765) Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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