§ 2541. Functions of Trade Representative

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1979

   Trade Agreements Act of 1979

   Pub. L. 96–39 title IV § 411 · 93 Stat. 144

   Enacted · 19 U.S.C. § 2541

   Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 411, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 243

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 411. FUNCTIONS OF SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE. (a) In General.— The Special Representative shall coordinate the 19 USC 2541. consideration of international trade policy issues that arise as a result of, and shall develop international trade policy as it relates to, the implementation of this title. (b) Negotiating Functions.— The Special Representative has responsibility for coordinating United States discussions and negotiations with foreign countries for the purpose of establishing mutual arrangements with respect to standards-related activities. In carrying out this responsibility, the Special Representative shall inform and consult with any Federal agency having expertise in the matters under discussion and negotiation. (c) Cross Reference.— For provisions of law regarding general authority of the Special Representatives with respect to trade agreements, see section 111 of the Trade Act of 197 1(19 U.S.C. 2171).

2. 1993

   North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

   Pub. L. 103–182 § 351(b)(2)(B) · 107 Stat. 2057

   1. Amended · 19 U.S.C. § 2541

      Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1)

   2. Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2541

      Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” in section catchline

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” in section catchline.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (B) 19 USC 2541. in the section heading to section 411, by striking out “special representative” and inserting “trade representative”.

3. 1993

   North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

   Pub. L. 103–182 § 351(b)(2)(A) · 107 Stat. 2057

   1. Amended · 19 U.S.C. § 2541(a); 19 U.S.C. § 2541(b)

      Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1)

   2. Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2541(a); 19 U.S.C. § 2541(b)

      Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representative” wherever appearing.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) 19 USC 2541 et seq. by striking out “Special Representative” each place it appears and inserting “Trade Representative”; and

4. 1996

   Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–295 § 21(b)(1) · 110 Stat. 3514

   Amended · 19 U.S.C. § 2541

   Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 103–182, § 351(b)(2). See 1993 Amendment notes below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 351(b)(2) of the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act is amended by striking “Agreement 19 USC 2541. Act” and inserting “Agreements Act”.

5. 1996

   Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 1996

   Pub. L. 104–295 § 21(b)(2) · 110 Stat. 3514

   Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2541(c)

   Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representatives”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–295, § 21(b)(2), substituted “Trade Representative” for “Special Representatives”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Section 411(c) of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2541(c)) is amended by striking “Special Representatives” and inserting “Trade Representative”.

7 of 7 references resolved to an enrolled provision