Department of Commerce and Trade Organization Act

Department of Commerce and Trade Organization Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Enumerates the following functions of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade (hereinafter "Secretary") as such office is defined in this Act: (1) the coordination of the development and implementation of United States international trade policy; (2) the promotion of U.S. exports; (3) the gathering and dissemination of information regarding foreign investment in the United States and United States investment abroad; (4) the maintenance of free and fair trade; (5) the administration of U.S. trade agreements, foreign assets control, and trade embargo responsibilities; and (6) the administration of tariff classification and statistical reporting functions.

Title II: Department of Commerce and Trade - Redesignates the Department of Commerce as the Department of Commerce and Trade. Redesignates the officials of the Department of Commerce accordingly. Provides for the appointment of: (1) a Deputy Secretary to act for the Secretary during the Secretary's absence; (2) an Under Secretary for International Trade; (3) an Under Secretary for Technology and Industry; (4) an Assistant Secretary for Productivity; (5) an Assistant Secretary for Industrial Policy and Planning; and (6) an Assistant Secretary for Service Industries. Specifies the functions of such Assistant Secretaries.

Title III: Transfers and Reorganization - Transfers to the Secretary specified trade-related functions of: (1) the Department of State; (2) the Department of the Treasury; (3) the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations; (4) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (5) the International Trade Commission; (6) the Federal Trade Commission; (7) the Federal Energy Administration; (8) the Department of Energy; and (9) the Secretary of the Interior.

Transfers to the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations the functions of the Department of State relating to the negotiation of trade or commercial agreements with foreign nations. Directs the Special Representative to participate in all international negotiations involving Federal agencies.

Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture the functions of: (1) the Office of Food Policy and Programs; (2) administration of trade agreements with respect to agricultural products under specified acts; and (3) enforcement of trade agreements and protection against certain foreign trade practices with respect to agricultural products under specified provisions of the Trade Act of 1974.

Title IV: Council for International Economic Coordination - Establishes the Council for International Economic Coordination within the Executive Office of the President. Sets forth the duties of the Council which include: (1) the review of policies and activities of the United States relating to international economics, trade, and commerce; (2) reporting to the President authoritative information and forecasts on all aspects of international economic matters; (3) making recommendations to the President for domestic and international programs to promote consistency between international economic policy and domestic economic and industrial policy; and (4) coordinating the activities of Federal agencies and organizations which are engaged in the development, analysis, or implementation of international economic or political policy.

Directs the President to transmit to Congress an annual report on the international economic position of the United States. Specifies the contents of such report.

Creates the Office for International Economic Coordination to provide services for the Council. Requires the Executive Director of such Office to keep specified congressional committees informed of the activities of the Office and the Council. Authorizes appropriations for the Office and the Council for fiscal years 1981 and 1982.

Title V: Commercial Counselors and Commercial Attaches - Authorizes the Secretary to appoint commercial counselors and attaches to serve abroad to: (1) promote U.S. exports; (2) report on economic conditions and commercial developments in their assigned areas; (3) report on the implementation of trade agreements involving the United States; (4) report on the commercial standing of a specific foreign firm or individual; (5) protect and promote U.S. trade and commercial interests and assist U.S. businesses in their assigned districts; (6) assist in the adjustment of trade disputes involving U.S. firms; and (7) assist Federal agencies and U.S. firms in international trade and commercial exhibitions.

Declares that such persons shall receive the rank and privileges of other counselors and attaches in U.S. embassies and consulates. Requires the Secretary of State, upon the request of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, to attach such persons to the diplomatic mission of the U.S. in the country where they are assigned.

Directs the President to prescribe regulations to insure that such counselors and attaches perform their activities: (1) consonant with U.S. foreign policy objectives; (2) in accordance with the instructions of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade regarding trade and commercial matters; and (3) in cooperation with other Government representatives in each country.

Requires that the reports of such counselors and attaches be made available to the Department of State. Requires the commercial reports of Foreign Service offices to be made available to the Secretary.

Authorizes payment of a representation allowance to such counselors and attaches. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide orientation and language training to families of such persons; and (2) authorize advance payments for rent or other services in a foreign country where advance payments are required.

Title VI: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the appointment and transfer of personnel and the reorganization of the Department of Commerce and Trade. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to do that which is necessary to carry out the reorganization required by this Act. Authorizes appropriations, subject to specified limitations, as necessary to carry out the functions of this Act.