S 1471 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Department of Commerce and International Trade Organization Act

Introduced 1979-07-10· Sponsored by Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1979-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Commerce and International Trade Organization Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Enumerates the following functions of the Department of Commerce: (1) the promotion of U.S. exports; (2) the analysis of information on commercial trends; (3) the provision of trade opportunities for U.S. businesses; (4) the coordination of Government programs having impact on international trade; (5) the administration of export controls; (6) the dissemination of information on imports; and (7) the assurance of adequate supplies of materials critical to national security or the nation's economy. Vests in the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations the functions of directing trade negotiations, coordinating U.S. trade law and policy, implementing trade agreements, and monitoring international energy negotiations. Title II: Reorganization of International Trade Functions - Redesignates the Department of Commerce as the Department of Commerce and International Trade. Provides for the appointment within such Department of an Under Secretary for International Trade and an Under Secretary for Domestic Commerce. Redesignates the Secretary of Commerce as the Secretary of Commerce and I…

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