HR 13444 · 95th Congress · Import restrictions

Import Relief Improvements Act

Introduced 1978-07-12· Sponsored by Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12]· 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.(1978-07-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Import Relief Improvements Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the President to determine: (1) whether a recommendation by the United States International Trade Commission for import relief is in the national economic interest of the United States; and (2) in the event that such relief is not in the national interest, whether alternative import relief is appropriate and whether he will direct expeditious consideration of adjustment assistance petitions. Authorizes Congress to adopt the Commission's recommendation, instead of the President's action or inaction, by majority acceptance of a resolution in either House.…

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