Senate Joint Resolution 71
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
71
Congress
116
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution withdraws congressional approval of the World Trade Organization Agreement, which established the World Trade Organization.
May 7, 2020
05/07/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/07/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:36 PM