HR 1338 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Department of International and Industry Trade Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1987-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of International and Industry Trade Act of 1987 - Title I: Findings; Definitions - Sets forth congressional findings and definitions related to this Act. Title II: Department of International Trade and Industry - Establishes an independent Department of International Trade and Industry which shall be administered by a Secretary of International Trade and Industry. Requires that the Secretary shall be the U.S. Trade Representative. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to be: (1) Chairman of the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (2) Chairman pro tempore of the interagency organization established by this Act; and (3) Deputy Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture on all matters which potentially involve international trade in agricultural products. Requires that the Secretary shall be Chairman and the Secretary of Agriculture shall be Vice Chairman of any negotiation that includes discussion of international trade in agricultural products. Authorizes the Secretary, except where expressly prohibited by law, t…

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