IIA Calendar No. 824 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2008 Mr. Grassley introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance June 18, 2008 Reported by Mr. Baucus, without amendment JOINT RESOLUTION Waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative.

Whereas paragraph (3) of section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(b)(3)) provides certain limitations with respect to the appointment of the United States Trade Representative and Deputy United States Trade Representatives; Whereas Deanna Tanner Okun has provided significant public service to the United States; Whereas her years of public service include serving as an aide to a United States Senator with responsibility for international trade and foreign policy issues and, after appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate, as a Commissioner on the independent United States International Trade Commission, including serving as Chairman of the Commission; and Whereas it is appropriate to waive the provisions of paragraph (3) of section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the appointment of Deanna Tanner Okun as Deputy United States Trade Representative: Now, therefore, be it

That notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3) of section 141(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171(b)(3)) or any other provision of law, the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is authorized to appoint Deanna Tanner Okun as Deputy United States Trade Representative.

June 18, 2008 Reported without amendment