HR 4432 · 98th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Trade Reorganization Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-11-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]· House

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Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1984-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Trade Reorganization Act of 1983 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings, the purposes of the Act, and definitions of terms used in the Act. Title II: Department of Commerce and Trade - Part A: Establishment - Establishes the Department of Commerce and Trade which shall be administered by a Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary. Part B: Officers of the Department - Requires that there shall be three Deputy Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, one to act for the Secretary if the Secretary is absent or disabled, and the other two to act as international trade negotiators. Requires that there shall be in the Department an Under Secretary for International Trade and an Under Secretary for Domestic Commerce. Provides for other officers including eight Assistant Secretaries, a General Counsel, an Inspector General, a Chief Negotiator for Textile Matters, and, if requested by the Secretary of Agriculture, an Agricultural Adviser. Part C: Offices and Administrations - Establishes the following offices in the Department which shall be under the supervision of the Under Secretary for International Trade: (1) the Office for Trade Po…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats