H.Res. 352 · 109th Congress
Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United…
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Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy.
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- House Introduced Jul 11, 2005
- House Failed Jul 12, 2005 242–177
Recognizes that improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, particularly barriers in the areas of: (1) trade restrictions and inequality; (2) bureaucratic red tape; (3) innovation and investment; (4) health care security; (5) lifelong learning; (6)…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 11, 2005
Recognizes that improving the competitiveness of the U.S. economy depends on congressional action to remove barriers to keeping and creating jobs in the United States, particularly barriers in the areas of: (1) trade restrictions and inequality; (2) bureaucratic red tape; (3) innovation and investment; (4) health care security; (5) lifelong learning; (6) tax burden and complexity; (7) lawsuit abuse and litigation management; and (8) energy self-sufficiency and security.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every federal agency should review its rules and policies regarding the competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Providing that the House of Representatives will focus on removing barriers to competitiveness of the United States economy.
Latest action (Jul 12, 2005): On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 242 - 177 (Roll no. 367). (text: CR H5655)
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 11, 2005
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- House Introduced Jul 11, 2005
- House Failed Jul 12, 2005 242–177
Final vote · House · Jul 12, 2005
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Failed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert