CRS Says Congress May Consider Legislation for U.S.-Colombia FTA
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report on Congressional consideration on the proposed U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.
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According to the report, congressional debate surrounding the agreement has mostly centered on the violence and human rights issues in Colombia. CRS states that the Administration's recent agreement with Colombia on the "Action Plan Related to Labor Rights" for workers in Colombia resolves the concerns related to labor rights and violence in Colombia. However, the successful implementation of key elements of the plan will be precondition for the agreement to enter force.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 04/07/11 news, 11040737, for BP summary of the "Action Plan Related to Labor Rights" for workers in Colombia.
See ITT's Online Archives or 05/17/11 news, 11051720, for BP summary the Administration stating it will not submit implementing legislation packages for the pending FTAs with Colombia, Korea, and Panama until it has reached an agreement with Congress to renew Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).
See ITT's Online Archives or 05/12/11 news, 11051218, for BP summary of the U.S. Trade Representative stating that the Administration was interested in working with Congress on fast track renewal of the Colombian FTA.)
(CRS RL34470, dated 04/12/11)