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Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

1/10/2007--Introduced.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada.

1/22/2007--Introduced.

Urges: (1) the United States not to engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System; (2) the United States not to allow the Security and Prosperity Partnership to implement regulations that would create a North American Union with Mexico and Canada; and (3) the President to oppose these acts or any other proposals that threaten U.S. sovereignty.

Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 230.

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Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe. 3/13/2007--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the Treaty of Rome on its 50th anniversary. Commends the European Union (EU) and its member nations for the role which the institution has played in contemporary Europe's growth. Recognizes the EU's important role in fostering the independence, democracy, and economic development of the former Central European communist states. Acknowledges the EU's role in the development of the close and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between the United States and Europe.[...]

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Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Encouraging increased cooperation between the United States and the European Union to strengthen the transatlantic market.

4/25/2007--Introduced.

Supports the United States and the European Union (EU) in their commitment to launching discussions at the April 2007 United States-European Union summit on improving regulatory cooperation.

Calls on U.S. and European regulatory agencies to reduce regulatory barriers across the Atlantic.

Urges the United States and the EU to conduct a study of existing obstacles to creating a transatlantic market.

Encourages the U.S. and EU business and labor communities to work with the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament, as well as European national parliaments, to reduce regulatory barriers and strengthen the transatlantic economic partnership.

Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Southwest Regional Border Authority Act - Establishes the Southwest Regional Border Authority. Requires the Authority to: (1) develop plans and programs for the economic development of the Southwest border region (specified counties in California, New Mexico, and Texas); (2) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies of the resources of the region; (3) sponsor up to 10 authorized demonstration projects; (4) enhance the capacity of and support for local development districts; (5) review, study, and recommend appropriate modifications to federal, state, and local development programs for the region; and (6) encourage private investment in the region. Authorizes the Authority to approve grants for regional infrastructure development and improvement, technology development and deployment, community development and entrepreneurship, and education and workforce development. Provides [...]

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Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. With written report No. 110-220. Additional views filed.

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An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

11/2/2007--Introduced.

Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Revises agricultural and related programs and provisions respecting: (1) producer income; (2) conservation; (3) trade; (4) nutrition; (5) credit; (6) rural development and investment; (7) research and related matters; (8) forestry; (9) energy; (10) livestock marketing; and (11) agricultural security.

Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests, and for other purposes. 6/14/2007--Introduced. Access to Medical Treatment Act - Gives an individual the right to be treated by a health care practitioner with any medical treatment that the individual desires, including a treatment that is not approved, certified, or licensed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if: (1) the practitioner has personally examined the individual and agrees to treat the individual; and (2) the administration of such treatment does not violate licensing laws.Authorizes health care practitioners to provide any method of treatment to such an individual if certain requirements are met, including that: (1) there is no reason to conclude that such treatment will cause danger to the individual; and (2) the patient is informed in writing that such treatment has not been approved, certified, or licensed by [...]

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Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met.

12/6/2007--Introduced.

NAFTA Accountability Act - Provides that unless the specified conditions set forth in this Act are met: (1) Congress withdraws its approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) effective October 1, 2009; and (2) the President, not later than April 1, 2009, shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should not engage in negotiations to expand NAFTA to include other countries and that trade promotion authority should not be renewed with respect to the approval of any such NAFTA expansion.

Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress. 7/29/2008--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to terminate, by September 6, 2008, the one-year cross-border pilot project started on September 6, 2007, as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) cross-border trucking provisions, to demonstrate the ability of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the commercial zones along the U.S.-Mexico border.Prohibits the Secretary, unless expressly authorized by Congress, from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border after September 6,[...]

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Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress. 7/29/2008--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to terminate, by September 6, 2008, the one-year cross-border pilot project started on September 6, 2007, as part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) cross-border trucking provisions, to demonstrate the ability of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate safely in the United States beyond the commercial zones along the U.S.-Mexico border.Prohibits the Secretary, unless expressly authorized by Congress, from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond U.S. municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border after September 6,[...]

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Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met.

12/6/2007--Introduced.

NAFTA Accountability Act - Provides that unless the specified conditions set forth in this Act are met: (1) Congress withdraws its approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) effective October 1, 2009; and (2) the President, not later than April 1, 2009, shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the governments of Canada and Mexico.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should not engage in negotiations to expand NAFTA to include other countries and that trade promotion authority should not be renewed with respect to the approval of any such NAFTA expansion.

Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Harkin. With written report No. 110-220. Additional views filed.

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An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

11/2/2007--Introduced.

Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Revises agricultural and related programs and provisions respecting: (1) producer income; (2) conservation; (3) trade; (4) nutrition; (5) credit; (6) rural development and investment; (7) research and related matters; (8) forestry; (9) energy; (10) livestock marketing; and (11) agricultural security.

Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests, and for other purposes. 6/14/2007--Introduced. Access to Medical Treatment Act - Gives an individual the right to be treated by a health care practitioner with any medical treatment that the individual desires, including a treatment that is not approved, certified, or licensed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, if: (1) the practitioner has personally examined the individual and agrees to treat the individual; and (2) the administration of such treatment does not violate licensing laws.Authorizes health care practitioners to provide any method of treatment to such an individual if certain requirements are met, including that: (1) there is no reason to conclude that such treatment will cause danger to the individual; and (2) the patient is informed in writing that such treatment has not been approved, certified, or licensed by [...]

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Latest Action: 04/27/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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To establish the Southwest Regional Border Authority. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Southwest Regional Border Authority Act - Establishes the Southwest Regional Border Authority. Requires the Authority to: (1) develop plans and programs for the economic development of the Southwest border region (specified counties in California, New Mexico, and Texas); (2) conduct and sponsor investigations, research, and studies of the resources of the region; (3) sponsor up to 10 authorized demonstration projects; (4) enhance the capacity of and support for local development districts; (5) review, study, and recommend appropriate modifications to federal, state, and local development programs for the region; and (6) encourage private investment in the region. Authorizes the Authority to approve grants for regional infrastructure development and improvement, technology development and deployment, community development and entrepreneurship, and education and workforce development. Provides [...]

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Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Bill Text
Encouraging increased cooperation between the United States and the European Union to strengthen the transatlantic market.

4/25/2007--Introduced.

Supports the United States and the European Union (EU) in their commitment to launching discussions at the April 2007 United States-European Union summit on improving regulatory cooperation.

Calls on U.S. and European regulatory agencies to reduce regulatory barriers across the Atlantic.

Urges the United States and the EU to conduct a study of existing obstacles to creating a transatlantic market.

Encourages the U.S. and EU business and labor communities to work with the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament, as well as European national parliaments, to reduce regulatory barriers and strengthen the transatlantic economic partnership.

Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 230.

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Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe. 3/13/2007--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the Treaty of Rome on its 50th anniversary. Commends the European Union (EU) and its member nations for the role which the institution has played in contemporary Europe's growth. Recognizes the EU's important role in fostering the independence, democracy, and economic development of the former Central European communist states. Acknowledges the EU's role in the development of the close and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between the United States and Europe.[...]

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Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada.

1/22/2007--Introduced.

Urges: (1) the United States not to engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System; (2) the United States not to allow the Security and Prosperity Partnership to implement regulations that would create a North American Union with Mexico and Canada; and (3) the President to oppose these acts or any other proposals that threaten U.S. sovereignty.

Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Bill Text
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

1/10/2007--Introduced.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should provide notice of the withdrawal of the United States from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).