S. 2222, The Trade Agreement Assessment Act

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S. 2222 would require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis.

Detailed Summary

Trade Agreement Assessment Act - Directs the International Trade Commission (ITC) to report periodically to Congress on each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States, including: (1) its effect on the U.S. economy and on specific U.S. industry sectors; (2) a summary of how each country that is party to such agreement has changed its labor and environmental laws; and (3) whether the agreement is making progress in achieving the objectives of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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