HR 1256 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Benzidine Protection and Control Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-25· Sponsored by Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From ITC.(1985-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Benzidine Protection and Control Act of 1985 - Prohibits imports of benzidine or benzidine products on or after one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to enforce this prohibition. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the U.S. Trade Representative, to: (1) determine the scope and nature of benzidine and benzidine products in commerce in the United States; (2) determine the amount and sources of imports of benzidine and benzidine products; and (3) prescribe regulations which list the prohibited benzidine products and which set out the enforcement procedures. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) begin consultations with those countries which produce or use benzidine and its salts; and (2) seek to negotiate through the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade a world-wide prohibition on the export of benzidine and its salts. Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Public Health Service to: (1) identify those imported chemicals and products that are toxic; and (2) submit a list of such items to the Congress.…

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Cosponsors (16)

16 Democrats