HR 1202 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Department of Trade and Commerce Act of 1983
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1983-02-17)
Plain Language Summary
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Department of Trade and Commerce Act of 1983 - Redesignates the Department of Commerce as the Department of Trade and Commerce. Redesignates the Secretary of Commerce as the Secretary of Trade and Commerce. Grants the Secretary the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary with respect to international trade and investment. Establishes in the Department an Under Secretary of International Trade and an Under Secretary of Domestic Commerce who shall head, respectively, the Department's international trade division and the Department's domestic commerce division. Requires separate offices in the Department for: (1) strategic trade; (2) financing and credit for international trade; and (3) the collection and analysis of information concerning the distribution of economic resources throughout the domestic economy. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to work with the heads of other departments and agencies as appropriate. Directs the Secretary to join with the heads of other departments and agencies in studying how Federal policies and programs can ensure that international trade and commerce systems will most effectively serve both nati…
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