HR 6094 · 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 1983, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-04-06· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-456.(1983-01-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize appropriations for the International Trade Commission (ITC) for FY 1983. Authorizes the Chairman of the ITC to accept gifts, devises, and bequests for the use of the ITC. Amends the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Customs Service for FY 1983. Earmarks a specified amount for enforcement of the alcohol and tobacco revenue laws. Prohibits using any of the authorized appropriations to: (1) pay Custom Service employees overtime pay in excess of a specified amount; or (2) implement procedures relating to the collection of estimated duties that shorten a specified deferment procedure. Authorizes appropriations to reflect pay rate changes for the Customs Service. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Limits the amount that may be used for entertainment and representation expenses. Authorizes appropriations to reflect pay rate changes for the USTR's Office. Authorizes the USTR to: (1) delegate USTR functions, powers, and duties to appropriate Office employees; (2) pay official travel expenses without …

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