HJR266 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Steel industry, importance recognized

Summary

HJR266 recognizes the importance of the steel industry and urges federal action to protect it by enforcing trade laws and maintaining China’s non-market economy status.

What This Bill Does

This is a resolution that acknowledges the steel industry's importance, including its impact on Alabama and the U.S. economy. It urges federal officials to vigorously enforce trade laws to protect domestic steel from unfair foreign competition. It also asks the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain China's non-market economy status to preserve access to U.S. trade remedies.

Who It Affects

• Alabama steel industry workers and their communities, who could benefit from stronger protection against unfair foreign competition and better job security.
• Federal policymakers and regulatory agencies (such as the U.S. Department of Commerce) involved in trade policy, who would be urged to take or maintain specific actions related to trade enforcement and China’s trade status.

Key Provisions

• Urges federal elected officials to fight for strong enforcement of U.S. trade laws to level the playing field for domestic steel and protect jobs from unfair foreign competition.
• Urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain China's non-market economy status to keep the ability to apply U.S. trade remedy laws for American companies and workers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Miscellaneous