Here is the Trade Action History for the U.S. House of Representatives, listed by Member Name.  We rate "actions" relevant to trade policy, including (a) votes, (b) co-sponsorship of good bills, and (c) signing joint letters expressing policy choices.

Interpretation:  A "plus" sign is the correct action on the issue.  A "minus" sign is the incorrect action.  For example, a "no" vote on a free trade agreement is a correct action.  And a "yes" vote on the U.S. Trade Rights Enforcement Act is a correct action.  Also, a co-sponsorship of the Currency Reform Acts is a correct action.

Disclaimer:  CPA is merely reporting a vote history, but not rating Representatives for actions which occurred prior to 2008 because we did not take a position on actions prior to that time. 

Action Key:  The explanation of the actions/votes/co-sponsorships is below the spreadsheets, at the bottom of this page. 

Beta Version:  This is the initial version.  CPA does not guarantee accuracy, though we worked hard to be accurate.  Contact us if you find inaccurate information.

Last updated:  July 7, 2009

House Action Key

U.S. Trade Rights Enforcement Act:  A bill to enhance resources to enforce U.S. trade rights with regard to nonmarket economies such as China.  It addresses countervailing duties, market access and intellectual property.  H.R. 3283, introduced by English (D-PA-03).  This bill did not become law.

CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement):  This bill to implement the Dominican Republic-Centra America-United States Free Trade Agreement passed on July 28, 2005 by a vote of 217 to 215 in Roll Call Vote 443.   H.R. 3045.  

Bahrain FTA:  This bill to implement the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement passed on January 11, 2006 by a vote of 395-95-10 in Roll Call Vote 616.  H.R. 4340.

Oman FTA:  This bill to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement passed on July 20, 2006 by a vote of 221 to 204 in Roll Call Vote 392.  H.R. 5684.

Peru FTA:  This bill to implement the United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement passed on July 20, 2006 by a vote of 285-132-16 in Roll Call Vote 1060.  H.R. 3688.

Currency Reform Acts (Co-Sponsors):  These bills are to respond to Chinese currency manipulation through the countervailing duty provisions and the product-specific safeguard mechanisms of the trade laws of the U.S.  H.R. 1498 was sponsored by Hunter (R-CA-52) and Ryan (D-OH-17).  The other bill was a weaker one, H.R. 1575, introduced 4/12/05 by Myrick (R-NC-9) to authorize action if negotiations with the Chinese on currency fail.  These bills never become law.