HR 17140 · 93th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Foreign Investment Review Act

Introduced 1974-10-08· Sponsored by Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3]· 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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-10-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Investment Review Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish procedures which require maintenance of records and submission of reports by foreign investors who acquire specified interests in domestic businesses and property. Sets forth what information must be kept and submitted by such investors, including country with which affiliated and extent of ownership in domestic businesses. Requires that such information shall be made public by the Secretary. Grants powers to the Secretary to enable him to collect such information. Establishes penalties for violations of this Act, including injunctive remedies. Establishes the Foreign Investment Review Administration in the Commerce Department to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of necessary sums to carry out this Act.…

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