HR 1459 · 100th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to remedy market disruption caused by imports of products from nonmarket economy countries.

Introduced 1987-03-05· Sponsored by Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4848.(1988-08-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the International Trade Commission (ITC) to make an investigation to determine, with respect to imports of articles from a nonmarket country, whether market disruption exists with respect to an article produced by a domestic industry, upon: (1) the filing of a petition for import relief; (2) request of the President or the United States Trade Representative (USTR); (3) resolution of either the House Committee on Ways and Means or the Senate Committee on Finance; or (4) its own motion. Provides that specified provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to import relief shall apply to investigations conducted by the ITC. Directs the ITC to report to the USTR its determination with respect to such investigation, including the basis therefor and any dissenting views. Requires the ITC, in affirmative determinations of market disruption, to impose a duty or provide other import restrictions on the imported article to remedy such market disruption. Sets forth other appropriate relief the ITC may impose on such imported article. Specifies reporting requirements with respect to the ITC. Provides that provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to presidential action and import re…

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