CRS Publishes 55-Page Analysis of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
What happened
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a 55-page analysis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) on September 5th. The CRS examined the TPP within the broader context of multilateral and bilateral trade relations and international market access. The report specifically compared the TPP to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) and other free trade agreements regarding provisions that increase the enforcement of intellectual property rights abroad.
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Why it matters
The CRS provides critical, non-partisan analysis that informs the budget and legislative work of the United States Congress. The report addressed Fast Track Authority international trade agreements negotiated under TPA, which are reviewed by Congress under limited debate.
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Who's involved
- Congressional Research ServiceA non-partisan governmental body that provides policy and legal analysis for the U.S. Congress.
- United States CongressThe bicameral legislature of the United States that receives analysis from the CRS.
- Fast TrackThe subject of the analysis regarding international trade agreements under Fast Track Authority.
Who could feel it
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- United States CongressSpeculative
The United States Congress might use the findings of the CRS report to inform its legislative functions regarding international trade agreements.
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The entities involved
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Congressional Research Service
United States federal agency
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Fast Track
American company
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