HR 4788 · 100th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

National Competitiveness Policy Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.(1988-07-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Competitiveness Policy Act of 1988 - Title I: National Competitiveness Policy - Subtitle A: Declaration of Policy - Sets forth the Congress' findings, purposes, and declaration of national competitiveness policy. Subtitle B: Responsibilities Under the Policy - Requires House of Representatives and Senate reports accompanying bills or joint resolutions to contain a statement prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office detailing: (1) the favorable and adverse effects on the competitiveness of U.S. industries that will result if such legislation is enacted; and (2) any other adverse effects on such industries, other than on U.S. competitiveness, that will result if such legislation is enacted, including the displacement of U.S. workers. Declares that it shall not be in order in the House or the Senate to consider a bill or joint resolution if the accompanying report does not contain such statement. Sets forth provisions relating to executive agency responsibilities with respect to the competitiveness of U.S. industries. Requires such agencies to review their rules and policies for compliance with the requirements of this title. Provides that any specific respo…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans