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H.R. 5563 100th Congress House

A bill to authorize the establishment of a United States - Taiwan Free Trade Area.

Introduced: October 21, 1988 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Customs unionsExportsForeign Trade and InvestmentsImports
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TaiwanTrade agreementsTrade negotiationsTreaties
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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 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 22, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Oct 21, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 21, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 22, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to initiate negotiations for a trade agreement with Taiwan establishing a U.S.-Taiwan free trade area. Sets forth the negotiating objectives of such agreement.

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