S 1104 · 97th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to amend the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to provide an authorization for further appropriations, to avoid unnecessary duplication of certain surveys, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-05-04· Sponsored by Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-33.(1981-08-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to require benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment in the United States covering 1980 and 1987 and every fifth year thereafter. Requires benchmark surveys of U.S. direct investment abroad covering 1982 and 1989 and every fifth year thereafter. Requires an annual compilation of currently available data on U.S. portfolio investment abroad. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report on the estimated cost of compiling data on legislation enacted by major U.S. trading partners and other foreign nations which regulates foreign inward investment in such nations. Deletes the requirement that the President report to Congress on any studies conducted pursuant to such Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such Act.…

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