Pursue trade policy that seeks fair market access and, if necessary, renegotiate or exit trade agreements that disadvantage the United States.

Beth Van Duyne · Texas · Republican

policy impact 0.68 specificity 0.77 extraction confidence 94%

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Occurrences

United States trade policy should always be focused on gaining fair access to other markets... we should either re-negotiate or exit those trade policies altogether.

Commits to a more aggressive trade-policy posture if existing deals disadvantage U.S. interests.

FWST Candidate Guide – Issue Questions 1-21-20 - Beth For Texas
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Evidence

GovInfo shows that on January 8, 2026, Rep. Beth Van Duyne introduced H.R. 6991, the Fair Trade Act of 2026, which would "impose additional duties on goods imported into the United States" and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Concrete trade-policy action consistent with a tougher trade posture and support for fair market access, but it is only an introduction and not enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

H.R. 6991 (IH) - Fair Trade Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr6991ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Ways and Means highlighted its May 11, 2026 hearing on U.S. trade with Ambassador Jamieson Greer, stating committee members emphasized aggressive enforcement of trade agreements and reforms to strengthen USMCA; the committee home page lists Beth Van Duyne among the committee members participating in the hearing coverage.

Shows continued committee engagement on trade enforcement and agreement reform, but not a completed policy change or renegotiated agreement.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Five Key Moments: Hearing on U.S. Trade with Ambassador Jamieson Greer - Ways and Means
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Assessments

never same_term A for effort

Van Duyne has taken concrete same-term steps aligned with the promise, including introducing H.R. 6991, the Fair Trade Act of 2026, and participating through Ways and Means in oversight focused on trade enforcement and USMCA reform. However, the provided evidence shows no enacted trade policy, completed renegotiation, or exit from a disadvantageous trade agreement attributable to her. Because there was a serious legislative and oversight effort but no delivered outcome, this is best scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%