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Softwood Lumber: Actions on the Hill

108th Congress

Senate concurrent resolution 22

The resolution calls for an end to the import tax on Canadian lumber. It is sponsored by both Republicans and Democrats, and reiterates the importance for a fair and expeditious resolution to the softwood lumber dispute which is under international trade panel review.

House concurrent resolution 197

Introduced by Representative Kolbe (R-AZ), this resolution reiterates the importance for a fair and expeditious resolution to the softwood lumber dispute which is under international trade panel review.

107th Congress

House concurrent resolution 45

Introduced by Representative Kolbe (R-AZ), the resolution requires the President to hold consultations with all parties, including consumers, who are affected by the softwood lumber dispute. It also urges the President to continue discussions with the Government of Canada to promote open trade of softwood lumber between Canada and the U.S.

House concurrent resolution 454

Introduced by Representatives Kolbe (R-AZ) and Hoyer (D-MD) on February 28, 2001, this resolution promotes fair and prompt review by international trade dispute panels of duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports. It requests that President Bush continue discussions with Canada to promote open and unfettered trade of softwood lumber. It also asks that consultations are held between the President and all involved stakeholders including consumers.

Senate concurrent resolution 4

Introduced by Senator Nickles (R-OK) on January 29, 2001, this resolution voices Congress' view that the President should continue talks with Canada to promote open and competitive trade in softwood lumber. It asks the President to consult with consumers as a major stakeholder in future discussions regarding softwood lumber trade.

Senate concurrent resolution 135

Introduced by Senator Nickles (R-OK) on August 1, 2002, the resolution calls for a fair and expeditious review by international trade dispute panels of duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports. It also asks that President Bush maintain an open dialogue with Canada to promote open and unrestricted trade of softwood lumber free. Consultations with consumers on future discussions regarding softwood lumber trade are urged.

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