HR 6437 · 93th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Lead and Zinc Act

Introduced 1973-04-02· Sponsored by Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]· 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 Ways and Means.(1973-04-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Lead and Zinc Act - Title I: Lead and Zinc - Establishes criteria for determining quotas on lead and zinc imports, and for ascertaining when such quotas shall be effective. Bases the use of the quota on zinc on the prevailing market price of Prime Western Grade of zinc as well as on the tonnage per quarterly period. Sets forth the criteria for the determination of such market price. Prescribes a formula for determining the quota on lead. Title II: Manufactured Lead and Manufactured Zinc - Defines the terms "manufactured lead and manufactured zinc" for purposes of the Tariff Schedules of the United States. Establishes criteria for determining quotas on manufactured lead and manufactured zinc, and for ascertaining when such quotas shall be effective. Title III: General Provisions - Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall administer this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to make such rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (16)

9 Democrats7 Republicans