HR 1274 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Department of International Trade and Industry Act of 1989
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from OMB and Commerce.(1989-03-24)
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Department of International Trade and Industry Act of 1989 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings and definitions related to this Act. Title II: Department of International Trade and Industry - Part A: Establishment - Establishes an independent Department of International Trade and Industry (Department) which shall be administered by a Secretary of International Trade and Industry. Requires the Secretary to be the U.S. Trade Representative. Requires the President, if the provisions of a regulation, executive order, or executive agreement may have a significant impact on the international economic competitiveness of significant domestic product and service industries, to submit a statement to specified congressional committees describing the likely impact of such provisions. Authorizes the President to waive the impact statements if, in order to serve the national interest or deal with an emergency situation, the regulation, order, or agreement must take effect immediately. Requires the report of a bill or resolution which contains provisions that would have a significant impact on the international economic competitiveness of significant domestic product …
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