EXTEND-TRADE POLICY TASK FORCE House SponsorsRep. André Thapedi-Keith P. Sommer-Nicholas K. Smith Senate Sponsors(Sen. Mattie Hunter) 5/31/2019HouseAdopted Both Houses Extends the Trade Policy Task Force within the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Office of Trade and Investment to (1) analyze important issues relative to the growth of international trade from and to Illinois; (2) make recommendations to Congress, the United States Trade Representative, and the White House National Trade Council regarding trade policies that best serve Illinois; and (3) promote the exportation of goods and services from Illinois and the Importation of goods and services into Illinois. 1/24/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. André Thapedi 1/29/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/13/2019HouseAssigned to International Trade & Commerce Committee 2/20/2019HouseRecommends Be Adopted International Trade & Commerce Committee; 008-000-000 2/21/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions 2/27/2019HouseResolution Adopted 112-000-000 2/27/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer 2/27/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith 3/13/2019SenateArrive in Senate 3/13/2019SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/13/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 4/24/2019SenateAssigned to Commerce and Economic Development 5/2/2019SenateBe Adopted Commerce and Economic Development; 010-000-000 5/2/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 7, 2019 5/31/2019SenateResolution Adopted; 059-000-000 5/31/2019HouseAdopted Both Houses