HR 2176 · 101th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Relating to the negotiation of customs preclearance agreements with foreign countries.

Introduced 1989-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.(1989-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the Secretary of State to initiate negotiations with foreign countries having airports with high-volume passenger traffic with the United States in order to enter into an agreement that authorizes U.S. customs officers to be stationed in those countries for purposes of examining persons, merchandise, and aircraft prior to their arrival in the United States. Directs the Secretary to try to enter into agreements authorizing U.S. Customs officers in such countries to make arrests and seizures. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into such agreements before consulting with specified congressional committees.…

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