HR 5688 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

A bill to require the posting of a surety bond with respect to products manufactured in foreign countries or customs unions.

Introduced 1986-10-09· Sponsored by Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1986-10-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits products that are manufactured in a foreign country or customs union from entering the United States unless the manufacturer of such products or an agent of the manufacturer posts a surety bond with the Customs Service. Requires such bond to be equal to 20 percent of the appraised value of such products. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to such bonds.…

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans

Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]PA

Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12]OH

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6]CT

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]WV

Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]OH

Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]MD

Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23]PA

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH

Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1]MD