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H.R. 2299 98th Congress House

Fair Trade in Steel Pipe and Tube Products Act of 1983

Official title: A bill to provide for the enforcement of an arrangement between the United States and the Commission of the European Communities concerning imports of steel pipe and tube products.

Introduced: March 23, 1983 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Business and commerceEEC countriesForeign Trade and InvestmentsImport restrictions
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ImportsIron and steel industrySteelTrade agreementsTreaties
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 5, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 27, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 23, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 23, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 5, 1983

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fair Trade in Steel Pipe and Tube Products Act of 1983 - Provides the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Treasury with the authority necessary to enforce the terms of the Steel Pipe and Tube Arrangement between the United States and the European Community.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary), not later than October 1 of each year, to compute the annual import ceilings for steel pipe and tube articles. Provides for intra-annual adjustments for such ceilings.

Requires the Secretary to consult with the European Community if it appears that the annual import ceilings for any year might be exceeded. Requires the Secretary to seek an agreement with the European Community which will result in compliance with the import ceilings for the rest of the year. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to enforce the import ceilings if an agreement cannot be reached with the European Community. Permits adjustment of the import ceiling if domestic manufacturers cannot meet the demand for steel pipe and tube products.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2299: Fair Trade in Steel Pipe and Tube Products Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-2299/
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