HR 5370 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Textile and Apparel Import Licensing Act

Introduced 1986-08-08· Sponsored by Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1986-08-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Textile and Apparel Import Licensing Act - Prohibits the importation of textiles or textile products during a quota year (the calendar year or a specified 12-month period depending upon U.S. agreements with the country that is the source of the textiles) unless: (1) an import license is issued; and (2) a copy of the import license is presented to the appropriate customs official. Sets forth the method for determining the amount of textiles each importer is allowed to import during a quota year and the method for obtaining an import license. Requires the Commissioner of Customs (the Commissioner) to ensure that textiles that are entered under an import license conform to the specifications set forth in the license. Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to provide the Commissioner with copies of import authorizations and licenses. Directs the Commissioner to provide copies of import licenses to appropriate customs officials so that such officials can conduct pre-entry verification and screening procedures of such imports. Directs the Commissioner to prohibit the entry of articles covered by an import license if a foreign manufacturer of such articles refuses to cooperate…

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Cosponsors (20)

5 Democrats15 Republicans