HR 2203 · 98th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Competitiveness in International Trade Act of 1983
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.2848.(1984-10-03)
Plain Language Summary
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Competitiveness in International Trade Act of 1983 - Redesignates the Department of Commerce as the Department of Domestic and Foreign Commerce (the Department). Declares that the chief executive officer of the Department shall be known as the Secretary of Domestic and Foreign Commerce (the Secretary). Requires the Secretary to carry out a program to assist U.S. industries to maintain or expand their ability to compete in foreign and domestic markets. Requires the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive and continuing evaluation of the export potential of U.S. goods and services based upon certain considerations. Requires the Secretary to undertake a comprehensive and continuing evaluation of the potential competitiveness of U.S. goods and services in markets within the United States (domestic markets), based upon certain considerations. Requires the Secretary to formulate and update recommended strategies on the basis of the comprehensive evaluations for: (1) promoting foreign market opportunities for U.S. industries (particularly those with high foreign market potential); and (2) increasing the competitiveness of U.S. industries in domestic markets. Requires the Secretary to devel…
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