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H.R. 5537 100th Congress House

A bill to authorize prohibitions of imports from and exports to Yugoslavia.

Introduced: October 19, 1988 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Export controlsExportsForeign Trade and InvestmentsImport restrictions
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
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 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 7, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Nov 7, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Oct 21, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct 19, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 19, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 19, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 7, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to prohibit: (1) the importation of all Yugoslavian products into the United States; and (2) the exportation of any U.S. goods for use by Yugoslavia.

Requires the President, if such actions to prohibit trade have not been taken within 45 days after enactment of this Act, to report to the Congress the reasons why such actions have not been taken.

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