HR 5596 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Trade and Investment Equity Act of 1982
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1982-07-26)
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Trade and Investment Equity Act of 1982- Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to include restrictions on direct investments by U.S. citizens or nationals among the discriminatory foreign trade practices that trigger a U.S. response. Requires U.S. action if the President determines such action is appropriate to respond to a foreign trade practice that denies the United States commercial opportunities substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Authorizes the President, upon making such a determination, to: (1) change Government procurement policies to provide for procurement from nations that provide substantially equivalent commercial opportunities to comparable U.S. producers; or (2) propose legislation that would impose equivalent restrictions within the United States on countries that do not provide such opportunities. Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements to eliminate discriminatory barriers on foreign direct investment by U.S. citizens or nationals. Imposes specified conditions and limitations on Presidential action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and to respond to foreign trade practices. Authorizes the President to take action: (1) on a n…
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Cosponsors (20)
8 Democrats12 Republicans