HR 2834 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 regarding the provision of interim relief from injury to certain perishable commodities caused by import competition.

Introduced 1985-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20]· 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.(1986-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to permit specified domestic entities, before the 75th day after either the filing of a petition for import relief regarding a perishable commodity or the beginning of an investigation regarding a perishable commodity, to file a request with the International Trade Commission (the Commission) for interim import relief for the domestic industry producing a competitive commodity. Requires the Commission, within 45 days after receiving a request for interim import relief to make its decision and recommend, if relief is to be granted, the form of relief. Directs the Commission to recommend interim import relief if it has reason to believe that: (1) the domestic industry producing the competitive perishable commodity is likely to be irreparably harmed if relief is not granted; and (2) the imports are of such a quantity as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat thereof, to the domestic industry. Directs the Commission, if it recommends import relief, to recommend to the President interim relief in the form of: (1) an increased duty on the perishable commodity; (2) a tariff-rate quota on the commodity; or (3) such other relief as is necessary t…

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Cosponsors (14)

4 Democrats10 Republicans