[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 185 Referred in House (RFH)]

  1st Session
                                 S. 185


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 4, 1999

              Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

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                                 AN ACT


 
   To establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the 
                  United States Trade Representative.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. CHIEF AGRICULTURAL NEGOTIATOR.

    (a) Establishment of a Position.--There is established the position 
of Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States 
Trade Representative. The Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall be 
appointed by the President, with the rank of Ambassador, by and with 
the advice and consent of the Senate.
    (b) Functions.--The primary function of the Chief Agricultural 
Negotiator shall be to conduct trade negotiations and to enforce trade 
agreements relating to U.S. agricultural products and services. The 
Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall be a vigorous advocate on behalf of 
U.S. agricultural interests. The Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall 
perform such other functions as the United States Trade Representative 
may direct.
    (c) Compensation.--The Chief Agricultural Negotiator shall be paid 
at the highest rate of basic pay payable to a member of the Senior 
Executive Service.

            Passed the Senate November 3, 1999.

            Attest:

                                                    GARY SISCO,

                                                             Secretary.