HR 1928 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Department of International Trade and Industry Act of 1985
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Commerce.(1985-05-07)
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Department of International Trade and Industry Act of 1985 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth congressional findings and definitions related to this Act. Title II: Department of International Trade and Industry - Part A: Establishment - Establishes an independent Department of International Trade and Industry which shall be administered by a Secretary of International Trade and Industry. Requires that the Secretary shall be the U.S. Trade Representative. Sets forth the functions of the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to be: (1) Chairman of the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation; (2) Chairman pro tempore of the interagency organization established pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; (3) a member of the National Security Council; and (4) Deputy Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture on all matters which potentially involve international trade in agricultural products. Requires that the Secretary shall be Chairman and the Secretary of Agriculture shall be Vice Chairman of any negotiation that includes discussion of international t…
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