United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 218 — A resolution encouraging the United States Trade Representative to establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4235-4236)

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and (2) any pending bilateral issues between the United States and Burma should not deter the United States from negotiating free trade agreements with other ASEAN nations, nor should the United States encourage trade with Burma, absent significant reforms within that country.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4235-4236)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Asia Brunei Burma Cambodia Free trade and trade barriers Indonesia Laos Malaysia Philippines Sanctions Singapore Thailand Trade agreements and negotiations Trade restrictions Travel and tourism U.S. and foreign investments Vietnam Foreign trade and international finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 218 do?
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and (2) any pending bilateral issues between the United States and Burma should not deter the United States from negotiating free trade agreements with other ASEAN nations, nor should the United States encourage trade with Burma, absent significant reforms within that country.
Who sponsors SRES 218?
SRES 218 is sponsored by Richard Lugar (Republican).
What is the current status of SRES 218?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 218?
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