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This joint resolution establishes a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities composed of 14 members (9 from the House of Representatives and 5 from the Senate) to develop a plan for transferring the functions of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) from the executive branch to the legislative branch, in accordance with the Constitution's Article I, Section 8. The committee will have 16 months to create a comprehensive transfer plan, with the actual transfer of responsibilities to occur no later than July 1, 2028. Simultaneously, the resolution creates a 21-member Congressional Advisory Board to assist the committee, featuring representatives from various sectors including government, labor, industry, agriculture, small business, environmental organizations, and consumer interests. The advisory board will provide expertise and guidance during the planning process, with members serving without pay but receiving travel expenses if they do not reside in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Both the Joint Ad Hoc Committee and the Advisory Board will terminate one year after submitting their report to Congress, and the USTR and other executive branch offices are required to provide necessary information and assistance to support this transition of trade policy responsibilities.