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H.R. 5800 98th Congress House

Caribbean Trade Institute International Trade Center Authorization Act

Official title: A bill to provide for the establishment of a Caribbean Trade Institute/International Trade Center in Harlem, New York City.

Introduced: June 7, 1984 See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Arts, Culture, ReligionAuthorizationCaribbean areaCultural centers
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Depreciation and amortizationForeign Trade and InvestmentsIncome taxNew York CityTax creditsTax deductions
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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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Jun 7, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 7, 1984
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 Latest action June 7, 1984

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Caribbean Trade Institute/International Trade Center Authorization Act - Directs the Secretary of State to establish a Caribbean Trade Institute/International Trade Center in Harlem, New York City. Requires investment tax credits and depreciation tax deductions to be determined without regard to: (1) the fact that property is financed by a grant under this Act; and (2) whether the Institute/Trade Center is a tax-exempt entity.

Authorizes appropriations for the construction of a building for the Institute/Trade Center and for the operational expenses of the Institute/Trade Center for the first three fiscal years ending after enactment of this Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5800: Caribbean Trade Institute International Trade Center Authorization Act. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5800/
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"H.R. 5800: Caribbean Trade Institute International Trade Center Authorization Act." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5800/.
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H.R. 5800, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5800/.
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