HR 2540 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States International Trade Commission, the United States Customs Service, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative for fiscal year 1982, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-03-17· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 154.(1981-06-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize appropriations for the necessary expenses of the U.S. International Trade Commission for fiscal year 1982. Prohibits use of any such appropriations to pay for any study requested by any Executive agency unless such agency reimburses the Commission. Amends the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for the salaries and expenses of the U.S. Customs Service for fiscal year 1982. Prohibits the use of any such appropriations to: (1) pay any Customs Service employee more than $25,000 in overtime pay; or (2) implement any duties collection procedure that shortens a specified deferment procedure. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 and for each following fiscal year which reflect Customs Service pay rate changes made in accordance with Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for fiscal year 1982. Limits the amount of such appropriations which may be used for entertainment and representation expenses. Authorizes app…

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