HR 3833 · 101th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Trade and Technology Promotion Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-21· Sponsored by Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1990-01-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Trade and Technology Promotion Act of 1989 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to U.S. international competitiveness. Title II: Department of Industry and Technology - Part A: Establishment, Organization, Officers and Administration - 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, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate 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: (1) the Office of the Under Secretary for Industry; (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Technology; and (3) the Office of the Under Secretary for Trade Enforcement. Authorizes appropriations. Part B: Advanced Civilian Technology Agency - Establishes …

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats