Bill > H3133

This bill urges the United States Congress to reject the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free trade agreement being negotiated by twelve nations, including the United States. The bill argues that the TPP goes beyond traditional trade issues like tariffs and instead includes non-trade matters that could negatively impact consumer protections, financial regulations, and internet freedoms. Specifically, it claims the TPP would weaken environmental regulations, lead to job losses in the U.S., reduce access to affordable medicine, increase the presence of unsafe food and goods, and roll back financial stability safeguards. Furthermore, the bill criticizes the "fast-track" legislation proposed for the TPP's approval, which would limit debate and amendments in Congress, thereby undermining democratic transparency and Congress's oversight role in trade negotiations. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to various U.S. officials and members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation.