S 1233 · 100th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Economic Competitiveness, International Trade, and Technology Development Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-05-19· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Senate incorporated this measure into S. 1420.(1987-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Economic Competitiveness, International Trade, and Technology Development Act of 1987 - Title I: Department of Industry and Technology - Part A: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to U.S. international competitiveness. Part B: 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 market place; (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 the 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 Office of Trade Development; (3) the U…

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