text: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
  
      This Act may be cited as the ``Trade Accountability Study Act''.
  
  SEC. 2. TRADE IMPACT COMMISSION.
  
      (a) Establishment.--There is established the ``Trade Impact Review 
  Commission'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission'').
      (b) Duties.--The Commission shall--
              (1) determine--
                      (A) the extent to which exports of goods of the 
                  United States to NAFTA countries, and imports of goods 
                  of NAFTA countries into the United States, have 
                  increased or decreased since January 1, 1994; and
                      (B) the number of jobs in the United States that 
                  have been created as a result of increased exports of 
                  goods of the United States to NAFTA countries, and the 
                  number of jobs in the United States that have been lost 
                  as a result of increased imports of goods of NAFTA 
                  countries into the United States, since January 1, 
                  1994; and
              (2) determine--
                      (A) the extent to which exports of goods of the 
                  United States to the People's Republic of China, and 
                  imports of goods of the People's Republic of China into 
                  the United States, have increased or decreased since 
                  December 11, 2001; and
                      (B) the number of jobs in the United States that 
                  have been created as a result of increased exports of 
                  goods of the United States to the People's Republic of 
                  China, and the number of jobs in the United States that 
                  have been lost as a result of increased imports of 
                  goods of the People's Republic of China into the Untied 
                  States, since December 11, 2001; and
              (3) submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress, 
          the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, and the 
          United States Trade Representative, the findings of the 
          Commission under paragraphs (1) and (2), as well as any 
          recommendations the Commission has for strengthening the United 
          States labor force in light of such findings.
      (c) Membership.--
              (1) Number and appointment.--The Commission shall be 
          composed of 5 members appointed as follows:
                      (A) 1 member appointed by the President.
                      (B) 1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House 
                  of Representatives.
                      (C) 1 member appointed by the minority leader of 
                  the House of Representatives.
                      (D) 1 member appointed by the majority leader of 
                  the Senate.
                      (E) 1 member appointed by the minority leader of 
                  the Senate.
              (2) Persons eligible.--
                      (A) In general.--The members of the Commission 
                  shall be individuals who have knowledge or expertise, 
                  whether by experience or training, in matters to be 
                  studied by the Commission. The members may be from the 
                  public or private sector, and may include employees of 
                  the Federal Government or of State or local 
                  governments, members of academia, nonprofit 
                  organizations, or industry, or other interested 
                  individuals.
                      (B) Diversity.--It is the intent of the Congress 
                  that persons appointed to the Commission under 
                  paragraph (1) be persons who represent diverse economic 
                  and professional backgrounds from different regions of 
                  the United States.
              (3) Consultation and appointment.--
                      (A) In general.--The President, Speaker of the 
                  House of Representatives, minority leader of the House 
                  of Representatives, majority leader of the Senate, and 
                  minority leader of the Senate shall consult among 
                  themselves before appointing the members of the 
                  Commission in order to achieve, to the maximum extent 
                  practicable, fair and equitable representation of 
                  various points of view with respect to the matters to 
                  be studied by the Commission.
                      (B) Completion of appointments; vacancies.--The 
                  President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 
                  minority leader of the House of Representatives, 
                  majority leader of the Senate, and minority leader of 
                  the Senate shall conduct the consultation under 
                  subparagraph (A) and make their respective appointments 
                  not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment 
                  of this Act.
              (4) Terms and vacancies.--Each member of the Commission 
          shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. A vacancy in 
          the membership of the Commission shall not affect the powers of 
          the Commission and shall be filled, not later than 30 days 
          after the vacancy occurs, in the same manner as the original 
          appointment was made.
              (5) Chair and vice chair.--The Commission shall select a 
          Chair and Vice Chair from among its members.
      (d) Meetings.--
              (1) Initial meeting.--Not later than 30 days after the date 
          on which all members of the Commission have been appointed, the 
          Commission shall hold its first meeting.
              (2) Subsequent meetings.--After the initial meeting, the 
          Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair.
      (e) Quorum.--A majority of the members of the Commission shall 
  constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser 
  number of members may hold hearings.
      (f) Compensation.--
              (1) Rate.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), members of 
          the Commission shall each be paid the daily equivalent of the 
          annual rate of pay payable for level IV of the Executive 
          Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for 
          each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged 
          in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission.
              (2) Prohibition of compensation of federal employees.--A 
          member of the Commission who is a full-time officer or employee 
          of the United States or a Member of Congress may not receive 
          additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of his or her 
          service on the Commission.
      (g) Travel Expenses.--Each member of the Commission shall receive 
  travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in 
  accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter I of chapter 57 
  of title 5, United States Code.
      (h) Experts and Consultants.--The Commission may procure temporary 
  and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United 
  States Code.
      (i) Staff of Federal Agencies.--Upon the request of the Commission, 
  the head of any Federal department or agency may detail, on a 
  reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that department or agency 
  to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this 
  section.
      (j) Powers.--
              (1) Hearings and sessions.--The Commission may, for the 
          purpose of carrying out this section, hold hearings, sit and 
          act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence 
          as the Commission considers appropriate.
              (2) Powers of members and agents.--Any member or agent of 
          the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any 
          action which the Commission is authorized to take by this 
          section.
              (3) Obtaining official data.--The Commission may secure 
          directly from any department or agency of the United States 
          information necessary to enable it to carry out this section. 
          Upon request of the Chair or Vice Chair of the Commission, the 
          head of that department or agency shall furnish that 
          information to the Commission.
              (4) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails 
          in the same manner and under the same conditions as other 
          departments and agencies of the United States.
              (5) Administrative support services.--Upon the request of 
          the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall 
          provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the 
          administrative support services necessary for the Commission to 
          carry out its responsibilities under this section.
      (k) Report.--The Commission shall transmit a report containing its 
  findings and recommendations under subsection (b)(3) not later than 180 
  days after the first meeting of the Commission under subsection (d)(1).
      (l) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate 30 days after 
  submitting its report under subsection (k).
      (m) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
  appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
  
  SEC. 3. FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.
  
      In preparing for and engaging in negotiations for trade agreements, 
  the President shall ensure that the findings and recommendations of the 
  Trade Impact Commission established in section 2 are included in 
  developing trade policy with respect to such negotiations.
  
  SEC. 4. PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATIONS.
  
      The President shall submit to the Congress, not later than May 31 
  of each year, a report that certifies whether or not--
              (1) each NAFTA country is meeting commitments made in the 
          North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation and in 
          the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation; and
              (2) the People's Republic of China is meeting its 
          obligations with respect to protection of the environment and 
          worker rights by reason of its accession to the World Trade 
          Organization, including commitments made to the United States.
  
  SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.
  
      As used in this Act:
              (1) NAFTA.--The term ``NAFTA'' means the North American 
          Free Trade Agreement entered into by the United States, Canada, 
          and Mexico on December 17, 1992.
              (2) NAFTA country.--The term ``NAFTA country'' has the 
          meaning given that term in section 2(4) of the North American 
          Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3301(4)).
              (3) North american agreement on environmental 
          cooperation.--The term ``North American Agreement on 
          Environmental Cooperation'' has the meaning given that term in 
          section 532(b)(2) of the North American Free Trade Agreement 
          Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3472(b)(2)).
              (4) North american agreement on labor cooperation.--The 
          term ``North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation'' has the 
          meaning given that term in section 531(b)(2) of the North 
          American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 
          3471(b)(2)).
target: Trade Accountability Study Act - Establishes the Trade Impact Review Commission to determine: (1) the extent to which exports of U.S. goods to North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries, and imports into the United States of goods from NAFTA countries, have increased or decreased since January 1, 1994; (2) the number of jobs in the United States that have resulted from increased exports of U.S. goods to NAFTA countries, and the number of jobs in the United States that have been lost as a result of increased imports into the United States of goods from NAFTA countries, since January 1, 1994; (3) the extent to which exports of U.S. goods to the People's Republic of China, and imports into the United States of Chinese goods, have increased or decreased, since December 11, 2001; and (4) the number of jobs in the United States that have resulted from increased exports of U.S. goods to China, and the number of jobs in the United States lost as a result of increased imports into the United States of goods from China, since December 11, 2001.Directs the President to certify annually to Congress whether or not: (1) each NAFTA country is meeting its commitments with respect to the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation; and (2) China is meeting its obligations with respect to the protection of the environment and worker rights because of its accession to the World Trade Organization, including commitments made to the United States.
feat_title: To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization on American jobs, the environment, and worker rights.