HR 1306 · 100th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to enhance the role of the Foreign Commercial Service in promoting United States exports of goods and services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-02-26· Sponsored by Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.3.(1987-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program in the Foreign Commercial Service to encourage the export of U.S. goods and services to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Sets forth actions the Foreign Commercial Service shall take through such program. Directs the Secretary to report semiannually to specified congressional committees on the progress of such program, including: (1) the goods and services proposed for trade liberalization; (2) the results of any liberalization towards U.S. goods and services; and (3) the increase in U.S. commercial sales in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1987 through 1991. Amends the Export Administration Amendments Act of 1985 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Market Development Cooperator Program the purpose of which is to develop, maintain, and expand foreign markets for nonagricultural goods and services produced in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with specified organizations (cooperators) to engage in activities in order to carry out the purpose of the Program. Requires the Secretary to establish a partnership program with coop…

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