HR 7803 · 96th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Motor Vehicle Import Control Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20]· 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.(1980-07-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Vehicle Import Control Act of 1980 - Limits the total quantity of automobiles, trucks, and engines that may be imported into the United States to ten percent of the domestic consumption of each over a five year period. Sets forth the procedure to be followed by the Secretary of Commerce in making quota determinations. Requires the allocation of the permissible quantity of automobile, truck, and engine imports among supplying countries based on such countries' share of the U.S. market.…

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