To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to strengthen and expand the authority of the United States Trade Representative to identify trade liberalization priorities, and for other purposes.
Fair Trade and Export Expansion Act of 1991 - Amends the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to revive the authority (which had expired in 1990) of the U.S. Trade Representative to identify, negotiate with, and report to the Congress on priority foreign countries whose trade practices adversely affect U.S. exports. Extends such authority from 1992 through 1995.
Requires the Secretary of Commerce, upon submission to the Congress of the report identifying priority foreign barriers to U.S. goods and services, to submit to the Congress a supplemental report identifying the trade value of the barriers and identifying those countries and practices that account for more than five percent of the annual U.S. trade deficit.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 102-34.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 102-400, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 102-400, Part I.
For Further Action See H.R.5100.
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