HR 2958 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to establish as an executive department of the Government a Department of Industry and Technology, to establish within that Department the Advanced Civilian Technology Agency, to establish the United States Trade Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.(1987-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Trade and Technology Policy - Subtitle A: Department of Industry and Technology - Part I: General Provisions - Economic Competitiveness, International Trade, and Technology Development Act of 1987 - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to U.S. international competitiveness. Part II: Establishment and Organization - Establishes the Department of Industry and Technology (Department) as an executive department which shall be administered by a Secretary of Industry and Technology (Secretary). Provides for the appointment by the President of the Secretary and a Deputy Secretary of Industry and Technology. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary, including: (1) to seek and promote new opportunities for U.S. products in the world marketplace; (2) to assist U.S. businesses in developing export markets; and (3) to develop programs to promote U.S. international economic and technology policy. Establishes within the Department the Office of Under Secretary for Industry. Provides that such office shall be administered by the Under Secretary of Industry and Technology for Industry. Declares that such office shall be composed of: (1) the Office of Economic Analysis; (2) the …

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Cosponsors (13)

13 Democrats