HR 1626 · 104th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

To provide for the adjustment in the rate of duty for tomatoes imported from Mexico to take into account changes in the value of Mexican currency with respect to the United States dollar, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1995-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 Risk Management and Specialty Crops.(1995-05-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the rate of duty on tomatoes imported from Mexico to be equal to the column one duty rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as adjusted by the change in value of Mexican currency (stated in U.S. dollars) on January 1, 1994, and its value on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for periodic three-month adjustments in such rate. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the extent of the harm to the domestic winter tomato industry as a result of the devaluation in the Mexican peso in December 1994 and immediately take steps to remedy such harm. (Sec. 4) States that for purposes of applying standards provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, imports of tomatoes from Mexico shall be prohibited that do not meet specific requirements with respect to grade, size, and containers.…

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Cosponsors (7)

3 Democrats4 Republicans