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H.R. 460 96th Congress House

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974.

Introduced: January 15, 1979 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Commodity agreementsForeign Trade and InvestmentsImport restrictionsImports
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Tariff agreementsTextile industry and fabricsTrade agreementsTreaties
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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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Jan 15, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 15, 1979
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 Latest action January 15, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to reserve textiles and textile products from trade negotiations to reduce duties or import restrictions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 67 Companion bill A Bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974.
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 1
KILDEE, DALE
· Jan 15, 1979
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 15, 1979
MURTHA, JOHN
· Jan 15, 1979
RAHALL, NICK
· Jan 15, 1979
RANGEL, CHARLES
· Jan 15, 1979
SKELTON, IKE
· Jan 15, 1979
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