HR 4740 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to specify information which is to be included in manifests submitted for vessels and vehicles arriving in the United States from a contiguous country.

Introduced 1986-05-01· 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 Requested from State, Treasury, Labor, Commerce, ITC, USTR.(1986-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require specified information to be included in the manifests of cargo vessels of less than five tons or any vehicle arriving in the United States from a contiguous country. Makes available for public disclosure certain information contained in such manifests. Provides that such information shall not be made available for public disclosure if the Secretary of the Treasury makes a finding that disclosure will pose a threat of personal injury or property damage or such information must be kept secret for reasons of national defense or foreign policy. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures to provide access to such manifests.…

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