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Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act

Introduced: March 4, 2009 Introduced by: Van Hollen, Chris Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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Mar 4, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 4, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E556)
Mar 4, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the designation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors.

Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2024.

Sets forth requirements to prevent the unlawful transshipment of such products.

Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program.

Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act.

What's happening now March 4, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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