S 2507 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A bill to authorize the President to impose higher or additional rates of duty on the products of any foreign country that does not cooperate with the United States in its diplomatic or economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution relating to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and to prohibit the procurement of goods from any such country for use by the government of the United States.

Introduced 1980-04-01· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN]· 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 Finance.(1980-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to impose increased duties on the products of countries which are not cooperating with U.S. diplomatic and economic initiatives in furtherance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution concerning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Prohibits the President from waiving or deferring U.S. procurement restrictions when such additional duty is in effect.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat