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A bill to suspend most-favored-nation treatment to the products of Romania until that country recognizes and protects fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 25, 1987 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 6, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.
Mar 3, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 25, 1987
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 25, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Suspends most-favored-nation treatment for Romania for six months. Permits the products of Romania to receive most-favored-nation treatment during any 180-day period following the initial six months only if: (1) the President submits to the House of Representatives and the Senate a document containing specified findings and assurances, including a finding that granting most-favored-nation treatment will promote improved freedom to emigrate from Romania and will promote an end to religious and political persecution in Romania; and (2) a joint resolution disapproving such action is not enacted. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution.

What's happening now March 6, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 8, 1987
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1250: A bill to suspend most-favored-nation treatment to the products of Romania until that country recognizes and protects fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1250/
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"H.R. 1250: A bill to suspend most-favored-nation treatment to the products of Romania until that country recognizes and protects fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1250/.
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H.R. 1250, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1250/.
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[H.R. 1250: A bill to suspend most-favored-nation treatment to the products of Romania until that country recognizes and protects fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1250/)
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