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H.R. 3644 105th Congress House

To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for the use of customs user fees for additional preclearance activities of the Customs Services, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 1, 1998 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance AirlinesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementCustoms administration
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Department of the TreasuryEconomics and Public FinanceEquipment and suppliesFederal advisory bodiesFederal law enforcement officersFeesGovernment Operations and PoliticsLabor and EmploymentPassenger shipsSalariesTransportation and Public WorksUser charges
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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May 12, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 12, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 13, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Apr 1, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 1, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 12, 1998

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for the use of customs user fees, to the extent funds remain available after making certain reimbursements, for: (1) salaries for up to 50 full-time equivalent inspectional positions to provide preclearance services at 11 locations in other countries where such services are provided; and (2) equipment that enhances customs services at such locations (up to a maximum of $100,000 in each fiscal year).

Directs the Commissioner of Customs to establish an advisory committee, consisting of representatives from the airline, cruise ship, and other transportation industries, to advise the Commissioner on issues related to the performance of the inspectional services of the U.S. Customs Service.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3644: To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for the use of customs user fees for additional preclearance activities of the Customs Services, and for other purposes.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3644/
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"H.R. 3644: To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for the use of customs user fees for additional preclearance activities of the Customs Services, and for other purposes.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3644/.
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H.R. 3644, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3644/.
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[H.R. 3644: To amend the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for the use of customs user fees for additional preclearance activities of the Customs Services, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3644/)
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