HR 631 · 101th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
American Footwear Industry Self-Help Act of 1989
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.(1989-01-27)
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American Footwear Industry Self-Help Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to estimate and publish annually the number of pairs of nonrubber footwear purchased in the United States (domestic consumption). Limits the percentage of nonrubber footwear that may be imported for such estimated domestic consumption during certain 12-month periods over five years. Directs the Secretary to allocate such import limitations among foreign countries, taking into consideration: (1) average levels of imports for the period 1978 through 1982; (2) findings of unfair trade practices with respect to nonrubber footwear products; (3) recent market trends; and (4) such other considerations as appropriate.…
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3 Democrats3 Republicans