; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (24), as so redesignated by paragraph (1) , as paragraphs (22) through (26), respectively; and (4) by inserting after paragraph (19), as so redesignated by paragraph (1) , the following new paragraphs: (20) Negotiating round The term negotiating round means, with respect to negotiations on an agreement subject to the provisions of section 103(b), a meeting of one or more of the trade ministers (or designees) of any party to such negotiations with a representative of the United States. (21) Proposed United States text The term proposed United States text means a document that includes, with respect to a negotiating round, each proposal drafted by the United States to be submitted for consideration in such negotiating round, including proposals related to the text of the agreement, tariff or service sector schedules, or any other element of the agreement. . 3. USTR Transparency Officer Section 141(b)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following: The Trade Representative shall ensure that the individual who is appointed the Chief Transparency Officer does not, because of any other position the individual holds or otherwise, have, or appear to have, any conflict of interest in ensuring the transparency of the activities of the Office of the Trade Representative, including trade negotiations. .