HR 2250 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States International Trade Commission, the United States Customs Service, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative for fiscal year 1986, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· 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: See H.R.3128.(1986-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 for the International Trade Commission. Amends the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for FY 1986 for the U.S. Customs Service. Earmarks specified amounts for the operation and maintenance of the air interdiction program of the Service and for programs to enforce or monitor export controls under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Prohibits using any Customs Service funds to close any port of entry at which, during FY 1985: (1) not less than 2,500 merchandise entries were made; and (2) not less than $1,500,000 in customs revenues were assessed. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for FY 1986 for: (1) making payments out of the Customs Forfeiture Fund; and (2) providing customs services at airports. Directs the Commissioner of Customs to use any savings resulting from administrative consolidations to strengthen the commercial operations of the Customs Service by increasing the number of inspector, import specialist, patrol officer, and other line operational positions. Prohibits the Commissioner from publishing or taking any other action …

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