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97-s-3090 97 s 3090 A bill to amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to exempt bicycle component parts which are not re-exported from the exemption from the customs laws otherwise available to merchandise in foreign trade zones. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-12-09 1982-12-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 1 Amends the Foreign Trade Zones Act to provide that bicycle component parts shall not be exempt under the customs exemption provided by such Act unless the parts are re-exported from the United States. 2023-05-11T13:18:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3090
97-s-3009 97 s 3009 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a one-tenth of one cent duty on apple and pear juice. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a one-tenth of a cent per gallon duty on apple or pear juice. 2023-05-11T13:18:15Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3009
97-s-3015 97 s 3015 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit an allowance against the foreign market value of merchandise to offset the adjustment to the exporter's sales price of such merchandise required to be made by section 772(e)(2) of such Act, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ] AZ R G000267 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit offsetting the foreign market value of merchandise against the selling expenses in the exporter's home market, when determining the exporter's sales price for purposes of antidumping duties. 2023-05-11T13:18:15Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3015
97-s-3017 97 s 3017 A bill to provide for the temporary duty-free treatment of certain needlecraft display models, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 3 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on certain needlecraft display models until June 30, 1985. 2023-05-11T13:18:15Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3017
97-s-3033 97 s 3033 A bill to suspend, until September 30, 1984, the duty on the radio portion of certain clock radios. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on certain clock radios until September 30, 1984. 2023-05-11T13:18:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3033
97-s-3035 97 s 3035 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for a temporary suspension of the duty on certain alloys of cobalt. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend the suspension of the duty on certain cobalt alloys until June 30, 1985. 2023-05-11T13:18:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3035
97-s-3036 97 s 3036 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for a temporary suspension of duty on natural graphite. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-10-01 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on natural graphite until December 31, 1984. 2023-05-11T13:18:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3036
97-s-2996 97 s 2996 A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain disposable gowns and surgical drapes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-30 1982-10-06 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 1 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reduce the duty on certain hospital and surgical apparel until January 1, 1988. 2023-05-11T13:18:13Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2996
97-s-2982 97 s 2982 A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on certain menthol feedstocks until June 30, 1986. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-29 1982-10-04 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on certain menthol feed stocks until June 30, 1986. 2023-05-11T13:18:12Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2982
97-s-2983 97 s 2983 A bill to apply duty-free treatment to tetra amino biphenyl. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-29 1982-10-12 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to apply duty-free treatment to tetra amino biphenyl. 2023-05-11T13:18:12Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2983
97-s-2946 97 s 2946 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States with respect to corduroy and velveteen. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-23 1982-09-27 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to specify that one basis for the tariff on pile fabrics is the use of the pile threads rather than the use of the pile in the fabrics' construction. Imposes the current tariff on pile corduroy and velveteen fabrics whether or not the filling floats are cut. 2023-05-11T13:18:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2946
97-s-2895 97 s 2895 A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on caffeine. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-10 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 1 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reduce the duty on caffeine to six percent ad valorem until December 31, 1983. 2023-05-11T13:18:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2895
97-s-2884 97 s 2884 A bill to lower the rate on sulfathiazole until the close of business December 31, 1985. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-09 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to set forth a schedule for reducing the rate of duty on sulfathiazole until December 31, 1985. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2884
97-s-2885 97 s 2885 A bill to suspend the duty on sulfapyridine until the close of December 31, 1985. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-09 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on sulfapyridine until December 31, 1985. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2885
97-s-2886 97 s 2886 A bill to apply duty-free treatment to Fourdrinier wires suitable for use in capacitor papermaking machines. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-09 1982-09-14 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to apply duty-free treatment to certain Fourdrinier wires suitable for use in capacitor papermaking machines. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2886
97-s-2889 97 s 2889 A bill to continue until the close of September 30, 1985, the existing suspension of duties on color couplers and coupler intermediates used in the manufacture of photographic sensitized material. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-09-09 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend until June 30, 1985, the existing suspension of duties on color couplers and coupler intermediates used in the manufacture of photographic sensitized material. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2889
97-s-2878 97 s 2878 A bill to improve worker training under the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-20 1982-08-30 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Labor Department. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to determine that increased imports "contributed importantly to" (currently, substantially caused) worker separations and sales or production reductions in order to certify such workers as eligible for trade adjustment assistance. Directs the Secretary of Labor to approve job training assistance for workers adversely affected by imports. (Currently the Secretary is authorized to approve such training.) Directs the Secretary to pay a daily supplemental assistance benefit to any worker who begins approved job training after enactment of this Act and who is not eligible for trade adjustment allowances. Provides for the reimbursement of persons who participated in a job training program between specified dates and who personally financed all or part of the tuition costs of such training. Increases the maximum job search and relocation allowances to $800. Authorizes any adversely affected worker to apply for a job search allowance, relocation allowance, or both if the worker: (1) was covered by an adjustment assistance certification issued between specified dates; and (2) as of the date of enactment of this Act is not eligible for either job search allowances or relocation allowances because of failure to file an application on time. Establishes an Adjustment Assistance Trust Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes appropriations to the Trust Fund, payable out of the general fund of the Treasury attributable to the collection of customs duties, to carry out provisions for adjustment assistance for workers. Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to amend the definition of "suitable work" for a worker who would be eligible for a trade readjustment allowance if the worker were not eligible for extended compensation. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2878
97-s-2858 97 s 2858 A bill to amend the tariff schedules of the United States with respect to the dutiable status of watches and watch movements from insular possessions of the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-19 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 2 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to change the dutiable status of watches and watch movements imported from insular possessions of the United States. Defines the insular possessions as the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. Authorizes duty-free importation of watches and watch movements built in the insular possessions without regard to the value of the foreign materials they contain if they meet specified conditions. Imposes a quota on the number of such watches and watch movements that may be imported duty-free during calendar year 1983. Directs the Secretaries of Commerce and of the Interior to establish quotas for subsequent calendar years. Sets forth guidelines for determining such quotas. Allocates the number of duty-free imports of watches, and watch movements among three possesions for calendar year 1983. Authorizes the Secretaries to establish new territorial shares for subsequent calendar years. Directs the Secretaries to allocate the duty exemptions among producers located in the insular possessions. Directs the Secretaries to verify the wages paid by producers to permanent residents of the insular possessions in the preceding calendar year. Directs the Secretaries to issue a certificate for a portion of such amount to each producer for each year through calendar year 1994. Sets forth a formula for determining the value of a producer's certificate. States that such certificates entitle the certificate holder to a refund of duties equal to the face value of the certificate on imported watches, watch movements, and parts. Limits the amount of such refunds that may be retained by the Customs Service for reimbursement of administrative costs. Makes such certificates negotiable. Requires such certificates to expire one year after issuance. Permits the certificates to be applied against duties on articles imported within two years before their issuance. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2858
97-s-2859 97 s 2859 A bill to amend the tariff schedules of the United States to correct an anomaly in the rate of duty applicable to textile fabrics, articles and materials coated, filled or laminated with rubber or plastics. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-19 1982-08-30 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 3 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States (TSUS) to provide that the provisions applicable to rubber and plastic products do not cover textile fabrics or articles coated, filled, or laminated with rubber or plastics which are covered by the provisions dealing with fabrics of special construction. Requires the nontextile coating or filling and nontextile laminating substances to be disregarded in determining whether fabrics, articles, and materials are "of textile materials" for purposes of the subject of the TSUS dealing with coated or filled fabrics. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2859
97-s-2853 97 s 2853 Hatters Fur Tariff Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-18 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 1 Hatters' Fur Tariff Act of 1982 - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on hatters' fur until December 31, 1985. 2025-08-29T19:51:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2853
97-s-2836 97 s 2836 A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to terminate certain export controls imposed on December 30, 1981, and June 22, 1982. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-13 1982-08-30 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 1 Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to terminate the export controls imposed for foreign policy purposes on December 30, 1981, and June 22, 1982. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2836
97-s-2837 97 s 2837 Office of Strategic Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-08-13 1982-08-30 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from State Department; Commerce Department; Defense Department; Energy Department; Treasury Department; Agriculture Department; Office of U.S. Trade Representative. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 11 Office of Strategic Trade Act of 1982 - Declares the policy of the United States with respect to export controls on strategic goods and technology. Establishes an Office of Strategic Trade as an independent executive agency which shall be headed by a Director of Strategic Trade whom the President shall appoint with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Director to act as chairman of the Interagency Advisory Committee for Export Policy. Establishes within the Office of the Director of the Office of Strategic Trade an Exporter Services Facility to act as liaison with the business community. Sets forth as the principal divisions of the Office of Strategic Trade the: (1) Operations Division; (2) Compliance Division; (3) CoCom Division, which shall carry out functions relating to the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (CoCom); (4) Licensing Division; and (5) General Counsel's office. Authorizes the Director to require any of the following types of licenses: (1) a validated license, authorizing a specified export issued pursuant to application; (2) a qualified general license, authorizing multiple exports issued pursuant to application; (3) a general license, authorizing exports without application; and (4) such other licenses as may assist in the implementation of this Act. Requires the Director to establish a commodity control list consisting of any goods or technology subject to export controls under this Act. Prohibits the imposition of export controls on goods or technology for foreign policy or national security reasons if the President determines that adequate evidence has been presented to show that: (1) comparable goods or technology are available from foreign sources without restriction in significant quantities; and (2) the absence of such controls would not be detrimental to the foreign policy or national security of the United States. Declares that no authority or permission to export may be required under this Act except to carry out the policies set forth in this Act.… 2025-08-29T19:51:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2837
97-s-2781 97 s 2781 Export-Import Bank Small Business Assistance Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-27 1982-08-09 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Export-Import Bank of the United States. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 4 Export-Import Bank Small Business Assistance Act of 1982 - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to require that not less than 12 percent of the Bank's loan authority shall be available for transactions involving loans of $5,000,000 or less. 2025-08-29T19:51:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2781
97-s-2770 97 s 2770 Specialty Steel Fair Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-26 1982-09-29 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Specialty Steel Fair Trade Act - Establishes quotas on imports of stainless steel and alloy tool steel. Sets forth the method for calculating the quotas. Authorizes the President to negotiate agreements allocating portions of the U.S. imports of such steel products among supplying countries. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to administer the import limitations established by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to take certain actions to avoid disruption of regional markets. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress four and one-half years after enactment of this Act on whether the quotas should be continued, modified, or revoked and on the effects of the quotas established by this Act on the: (1) economic soundness and employment opportunities in the speciality steel industry; (2) general economy; (3) U.S. balance of payments; and (4) national security. Requires the quotas to continue in effect for at least five years after enactment of this Act. 2025-08-29T19:51:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2770
97-s-2771 97 s 2771 A bill to provide import relief for the specialty steel industry. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-26 1982-09-29 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Declares that Congress, in lieu of the International Trade Commission (ITC), determines that imports of certain specialty steel products are being imported in such increased quantities that they are a substantial cause of serious injury to the competing domestic industry. Directs the ITC to report such determination to the President along with a recommendation for import relief pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974. Directs the President to implement the recommendation. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2771
97-s-2751 97 s 2751 A bill to authorize the sale of certain fish in the State of Hawaii. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-20 1982-07-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 1 Permits Japanese-flag vessels to land tuna in Hawaii. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2751
97-s-2732 97 s 2732 Fair Trade Finance Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-14 1982-08-09 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Treasury Department; Export-Import Bank of the United States. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 1 Fair Trade Finance Act of 1982 - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1978 to specify the time limits on an inquiry by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning foreign official export credits. Directs the Secretary to begin an inquiry within five days of receiving information that foreign sales to the United States are being seriously offered which involve foreign official export credits that violate international agreements. Requires the inquiry to be completed within 30 days. Directs the Secretary, upon finding such information accurate, to request the withdrawal of such foreign official financing. Authorizes the Secretary to have the Export - Import Bank provide competitive U.S. sellers with matching financing if: (1) such foreign official financing is not withdrawn within ten days of the request; and (2) the Secretary determines that the availability of such foreign official financing is likely to be one of the relevant factors in the sale or sales. (Current law authorizes the Secretary to offer such financing if the financing is likely to be a determining factor in the sale.) 2025-08-29T19:51:40Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2732
97-s-2722 97 s 2722 Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-07-01 1982-07-21 Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Agricultural Export Expansion Act of 1982 - Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements with private institutions and friendly countries to: (1) reduce the interest rate to four percent for credit extended for ten years in connection with farm produce export credit sales; and (2) guarantee the repayment of such credits. Authorizes using Commodity Credit Corporation funds to meet such guarantee obligations. Limits the amount of funds that may be used to reduce interest rates. Prohibits considering food acquired through export credit sales involving agreements under this Act in determining compliance with the requirement that 75 percent of U.S. food aid be given to the countries most seriously affected by food shortages. Directs the Secretary to obtain commitments from purchasers that will prevent the use of farm produce acquired through export credit sales involving agreements under this Act for purposes other than domestic purposes. Provides that the cargo preference laws shall not apply to export credit sales involving agreements under this Act. 2025-08-29T19:51:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2722
97-s-2699 97 s 2699 A bill to suspend the duty on 1,6-Hexanediol until July 1, 1985. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-06-30 1982-07-06 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on 1, 6-Hexanediol until July 1, 1985. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2699
97-s-2705 97 s 2705 A bill to suspend the duties on mixtures of mashed or macerated hot red-peppers and salt until the close of June 30, 1985. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-06-30 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] LA D L000428 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on mixtures of mashed or mascerated hot red peppers and salt until June 30, 1985. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2705
97-s-2692 97 s 2692 A bill to suspend until January 1, 1987, the column 1 rate of duty on certain small toy and novelty items. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-06-29 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend until January 1, 1987, the duty on certain small toy and novelty items. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2692
97-s-2670 97 s 2670 A bill to prohibit all United States economic and military assistance and exports (except food and medicine) to, and all imports from, any country whose government has failed to take adequate measures to prevent opium and its illicit derivatives from being produced or refined for export to the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-06-23 1982-06-28 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Agriculture Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 1 Directs the President to impose the following sanctions on countries that fail to take adequate measures to prevent the export to the United States of opium or its illicit derivatives: (1) suspension of U.S. assistance; and (2) prohibition of U.S. exports to and imports from such countries. Exempts food and medicine from such prohibition and suspension. Directs the President to report to Congress annually on the countries that fail to take such adequate measures. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2670
97-s-2593 97 s 2593 Fair Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-27 1982-06-04 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Fair Trade Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to submit a report to the President on certain trade practices of countries designated as major trading countries. Requires the report to be completed within six months after enactment of this Act. Requires the report to contain a study on any major practice of each major trading country that: (1) is inconsistent with a trade agreement; (2) is unjustifiable and restricts U.S. commerce; or (3) denies to competitive U.S. products commercial opportunities that are substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Directs the President to publish and submit to the appropriate congressional committees: (1) such study; (2) an estimate of the trade distorting impact of the practices identified in the study; (3) all feasible courses of action which would redress imbalances caused by such practices if efforts to obtain their elimination fail; and (4) a proposed joint resolution which requires the President to take a specific course of action which the President has determined to be the most appropriate course of action. Authorizes other Federal agencies to help the USTR to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Provides for expedited consideration of the proposed joint resolution which the President is required to submit to the appropriate congressional committees. Directs the President, upon enactment of such resolution, to inform the countries involved that the President will undertake the course of action specified in the joint resolution unless the countries eliminate the offensive practices within 60 days. Adds to the list of unfair trade practices that require Presidential action under the Trade Act of 1974 those foreign trade practices that deny to the United States commercial opportunities substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Directs the President to take appropriate action to redress any imbalance resulting from such foreign trade practices. Provides… 2025-08-29T19:51:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2593
97-s-2595 97 s 2595 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to eliminate trade readjustment allowances for workers not enrolled in approved training on July 1, 1982, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-27 1982-05-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to allow payment of a trade readjustment allowance for a week beginning after July 1, 1982, to a worker who would otherwise be eligible for the allowance only if: (1) the worker is engaged in job training during such week; (2) the training had been approved for the worker before it began and the worker began such training before July 1; and (3) with respect to such week the worker has made satisfactory progress in such training. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2595
97-s-2603 97 s 2603 Fair Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-27 1982-06-04 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 5 Fair Trade Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to submit a report to the President on certain trade practices of countries designated as major trading countries. Requires the report to be completed within six months after enactment of this Act. Requires the report to contain a study on any major practice of each major trading country that: (1) is inconsistent with a trade agreement; (2) is unjustifiable and restricts U.S. commerce; or (3) denies to competitive U.S. products commercial opportunities that are substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Directs the President to publish and submit to the appropriate congressional committees: (1) such study; (2) an estimate of the trade distorting impact of the practices identified in the study; (3) all feasible courses of action which would redress imbalances caused by such practices if efforts to obtain their elimination fail; and (4) a proposed joint resolution which requires the President to take a specific course of action which the President has determined to be the most appropriate course of action. Authorizes other Federal agencies to help the USTR to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Provides for expedited consideration of the proposed joint resolution which the President is required to submit to the appropriate congressional committees. Directs the President, upon enactment of such resolution, to inform the countries involved that the President will undertake the course of action specified in the joint resolution unless the countries eliminate the offensive practices within 60 days. Adds to the list of unfair trade practices that require Presidential action under the Trade Act of 1974 those foreign trade practices that deny to the United States commercial opportunities substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Directs the President to take appropriate action to redress any imbalance resulting from such foreign trade practices. Provides… 2025-08-29T19:51:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2603
97-s-2566 97 s 2566 A bill to reduce the duty on certain texturing machines. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-25 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to apply duty-free treatment to machines specifically designed for stretch or heat-set texturing of continuous manmade fibers. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2566
97-s-2560 97 s 2560 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to insure that potatoes imported as seed are not diverted for human consumption. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-21 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 2 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to require that imported potatoes certified as seed potatoes must be imported for use as seed (not for human consumption). 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2560
97-s-2558 97 s 2558 Copper Environmental Equalization Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-20 1982-05-24 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 0 Copper Environmental Equalization Act of 1982 - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to add an additional duty to the duties already imposed on copper and copper bearing ores. Directs the President to adjust such additional duty based upon the environmental costs of production in the United States and in foreign countries. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to determine such costs. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe a procedure by which interested parties may propose an adjustment in such duties. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prohibit the President from designating the copper articles subject to the additional duty as eligible for duty-free treatment. 2025-08-29T19:51:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2558
97-s-2539 97 s 2539 A bill to extend for 2 years the Act implementing the International Sugar Agreement, 1977. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-18 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Amends the Act that provides for U.S. implementation of the International Sugar Agreement to extend the authorization of that Act for two years. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2539
97-s-2540 97 s 2540 A bill to extend the application of the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 for one year. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-18 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Amends the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 to extend presidential authority to implement the International Coffee Agreement until October 1, 1983. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2540
97-s-2517 97 s 2517 Unfair Foreign Competition Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-11 1982-06-24 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 2 Unfair Foreign Competition Act of 1982 - Amends the Clayton Act to include within the definition of "antitrust laws" for purposes of such Act the Unfair Competition Act. Amends the Unfair Competition Act to prohibit the importation or sale of articles from a foreign country in the United States at a price below the actual market value, wholesale price or constructed value price of such articles if the sale of such articles would or does: (1) injure U.S. labor or industry; (2) prevent the establishment of an industry in the United States; or (3) restrain or monopolize trade of such articles in the United States. (Currently, such importation or sale is prohibited only if the person importing or selling intends to cause such injury, prevention, restraint, or monopoly.) Increases from $5,000 to $50,000 the maximum fine for violating such prohibition. Authorizes a U.S. district court before which a proceeding on such a violation is pending to: (1) subpoena any parties whether or not they reside within the court's district; and (2) enjoin the importation or distribution in interstate commerce by a defendant of the articles alleged to have been sold or imported in violation of the Unfair Competition Act if the defendant fails to comply with any court order. 2025-08-29T19:51:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2517
97-s-2497 97 s 2497 Omnibus Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-05 1982-05-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Omnibus Trade Act of 1982 - Expresses the policy of the United States to promote principles of free and fair trade and to fight other nation's trade barriers and discriminatory restrictions and requirements. Encourages the President to take certain actions to further such principles. Title I: Import Safeguards - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to change the standard for determining whether imports are injuring U.S. industries. Requires a finding that increased imports contribute importantly to material injury to the competing domestic industry in order to impose import relief. (Current law requires a finding that the increased imports have been a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry.) Directs the International Trade Commission (ITC) to recommend to the President those actions necessary to prevent or remedy material injury to the domestic industry and to facilitate the orderly adjustment to new competitive conditions by the industry. Directs the President, if the President determines that the import relief recommended by the ITC is not in the national economic interest and that there are alternative recommendations that offset the material injury to the same extent as the ITC recommendations, to report to Congress: (1) such determination; (2) the reasons for it; and (3) information on what actions the President proposes to take and how such actions will overcome the injury to the same extent as the ITC's recommendations. Authorizes the President to take actions other than those recommended by the ITC if, within 30 days after the President transmits the request to Congress, both Houses of Congress adopt a concurrent resolution approving the action proposed by the President. Provides that if the Congress does not adopt such a resolution the President shall follow the recommendations of the ITC. Directs the President to extend any import relief provided pursuant to the section on import relief at a level no greater than the level in effect immediately before such extension for a three-year per… 2025-08-29T19:51:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2497
97-s-2466 97 s 2466 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for rates of duty on imported roses consistent with those maintained by the European Economic Community on imports of roses from the United States and other nations. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-04-29 1982-05-04 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; CommerceDepartment; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 8 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase the tariff on imported roses. (Makes the U.S. tariff consistent with the tariff imposed by the European Economic Community.) 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2466
97-s-2396 97 s 2396 A bill to provide for temporary suspension of the duty on certain high alumina fiber. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-04-19 1982-04-21 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on certain high alumina fiber imported into the United States on or before September 30, 1985. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2396
97-s-2368 97 s 2368 A bill to require the President to take certain actions to obtain relief from non-tariff trade barriers imposed by foreign countries against agricultural goods produced in the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-04-14 1982-04-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 2 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the President to determine, within 90 days of enactment, the foreign countries that impose nontariff trade barriers on imports of U.S. agricultural goods. Directs the President to publish a list of such countries within 120 days of enactment. Authorizes the President to revise such list. Authorizes any interested person to file with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) a petition alleging that a foreign country is imposing nontariff trade barriers on imports of U.S. agricultural goods that restrict U.S. commerce or impair the growth of markets in that country for such goods. Directs the USTR to determine whether the allegations are true and to inform the President of any such determination. Sets forth time limits on the actions by the USTR. Directs the President, within 60 days after it is determined that a country is imposing such trade barriers, to impose trade restrictions on U.S. imports of that country's products that will have an economic effect equivalent to the effect of such trade barriers, notwithstanding any trade agreement between the United States and that country. Requires the trade restrictions to remain in effect until the President, acting through the USTR, determines that the foreign country has removed the nontariff trade barriers. Sets forth the responsibilities of the USTR with respect to petitions for the imposition of reciprocal trade restrictions. Requires the President to publish in the Federal Register and report to Congress: (1) the results of all determinations of the existence of foreign nontariff trade barriers; and (2) all actions taken to impose reciprocal trade restrictions. Provides for judicial review of determinations by the USTR with respect to the existence of nontariff trade barriers. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2368
97-s-2347 97 s 2347 Fair Trade Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-04-01 1982-04-08 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 0 Fair Trade Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to submit an annual report to the President on certain trade practices of countries designated as major trading countries. Requires the first report to be completed within six months after enactment of this Act. Requires the report to contain a study on any major practice of each major trading country that: (1) is inconsistent with a trade agreement; (2) is unjustifiable and restricts U.S. commerce; or (3) denies to competitive U.S. products commercial opportunities that are substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Requires the President to: (1) publish such study and submit it and an estimate of the trade distorting impact of the practices identified in the study to the appropriate congressional committees; (2) propose actions necessary to redress imbalances caused by such practices if efforts to obtain their elimination fail; and (3) inform the governments of such countries that such actions will be taken unless such practices cease. Authorizes other Federal agencies to help the USTR carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Adds to the list of unfair trade practices that require Presidential action under the Trade Act of 1974 those foreign trade practices that deny to the United States commercial opportunities substantially equivalent to those offered by the United States. Directs the President to take appropriate action to redress any imbalance resulting from such foreign trade practices. Provides that such action need not be limited to the equivalent product or service sector or the offending act, policy, or practice. Authorizes the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to file a resolution with the USTR requesting the President to take action against certain unfair trade practices. Requires (currently authorizes) the USTR to request the views of the International Trade Commission on the economic impact of foreign trade barriers and proposed… 2025-08-29T19:51:32Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2347
97-s-2351 97 s 2351 International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-04-01 1982-05-24 Star Print ordered S.2351. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 (Reported to Senate from Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 97-406) International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act - Designates the Secretary of Agriculture as the competent authority to implement the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for Such Carriage. Lists the duties of the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture, to take appropriate action to protect U.S. rights under the Agreement. Authorizes inspection and testing organizations designated by the Secretary of Agriculture to establish reasonable fees to cover the costs of inspection or testing. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to set fees to cover the costs to the Department of Agriculture incurred in connection with issuing certificates of compliance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2351
97-s-2303 97 s 2303 A bill to amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, relating to the disposal of foreign excess property and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-30 1982-04-28 Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA; OMB; State Department. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit importation of foreign excess property which has been disposed of by a Federal agency or certain property exported pursuant to U.S. military assistance or foreign military sales if such property was manufactured in the United States, unless the Secretary of Commerce determines that importation of such property would not have an adverse effect on U.S. markets. (Currently, the importation of such foreign excess property is prohibited, regardless of where the property was manufactured, unless the Secretary of Commerce (or the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to agricultural commodities) determines that it would relieve domestic shortages or otherwise benefit the U.S. economy.) Exempts property that is imported or certified to be reexported by a Federal agency. Declares that a violation of such prohibition may result in the suspension of authority to import such property for not more than three years. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2303
97-s-2247 97 s 2247 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to permit the duty-free entry of certain footwear for use in the Special Olympics program. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-22 1982-07-22 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 8 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to apply duty-free treatment to certain athletic footwear imported for use in the Special Olympics program. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2247
97-s-2251 97 s 2251 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to restore the authority of the President with respect to reciprocal nondiscriminatory treatment. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-22 1982-03-24 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to grant the President specified powers if the President determines that a major industrial country: (1) does not provide equivalent competitive opportunities for U.S. commerce in that country; or (2) consistently violates U.S. trade laws. Directs the President, upon making such a determination, to recommend to Congress: (1) terminating certain U.S. concessions affecting tariffs or import restrictions; and (2) ending the applicability to such country of legislation necessary to carry out trade agreements. Authorizes the President, upon making such determination, to proclaim increased tariffs or other import restrictions. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2251
97-s-2223 97 s 2223 Multilateral Trade Agreements Enforcement Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-17 1982-03-22 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission, Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 2 Multilateral Trade Agreements Enforcement Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the interagency trade organization established pursuant to the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to analyze the policies and practices of foreign countries to determine whether the policies or practices: (1) do not comply with a trade agreement; or (2) unjustifiably or discriminatorily restrict U.S. commerce. Directs the organization to estimate the extent of the restrictions. Lists factors the organization should consider in analyzing a foreign country's trade policies and practices, including measures the United States might take to offset or mitigate such restrictions. Directs the organization to report to the President and the appropriate congressional committees. Directs the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to consider the national trade estimates made by the interagency trade organization and to determine whether international dispute resolution is likely to reduce the trade restrictions identified in the trade estimates. Sets forth the manner in which the USTR shall conduct an investigation if the USTR determines that international dispute resolution is likely to reduce trade restrictions. Requires the USTR to keep certain business information obtained in such an investigation confidential. Authorizes the President to enter into supplemental trade negotiations to reduce tariff or nontariff barriers if the President determines that: (1) existing duties or import restrictions unduly restrict trade in any product; (2) the United States has a reasonable opportunity to expand U.S. foreign trade with respect to such products; and (3) at the time of the determination there is substantial probability of export growth and that the imports of such product are relatively low in value. Authorizes the President, in connection with such supplemental negotiations, to: (1) modify U.S. international obligations with respect to such products; (2) terminate any proclamation made under the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to suc… 2025-08-29T19:51:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2223
97-s-2193 97 s 2193 Access to Unfair Trade Practice Procedures Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-11 1982-03-15 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 2 Access to Unfair Trade Practice Procedures Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to change the standard for deciding whether to continue preliminary investigations relating to countervailing and antidumping duties. Permits such an investigation to continue if there is a preliminary finding of a sufficient indication of injury. (Current law requires a reasonable indication of injury in order for an investigation to continue.) Establishes in the Department of Commerce the Office of Countervailing and Antidumping Duty Ombudsman. Authorizes the Ombudsman to intervene in administrative proceedings relating to countervailing and antidumping duties. Authorizes appropriations. Grants exclusive jurisdiction over appeals of countervailing and antidumping duty proceedings to the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. 2025-08-29T19:51:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2193
97-s-2194 97 s 2194 A bill to impose quotas on the importation of automobiles from Japan during 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-11 1982-03-15 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; Office of U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 1 Directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit estimates to the Secretary of the Treasury on the number of new automobile sales in the United States. Requires such estimates to be made at the beginning of each calendar quarter between the date of enactment and the quarter ending January 1, 1986. Requires the estimates to cover projected sales during: (1) during the subsequent six quarters; and (2) the calendar year during which the estimate is being made. Limits the number of Japanese automobile imports to 14 percent of sales estimates for each of calendar years 1982-1985. Requires quarterly revisions of the estimates to reflect any changes in the estimate of auto sales for the calendar year. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2194
97-s-2167 97 s 2167 Unfair Foreign Competition Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-04 1982-06-24 Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 4 Unfair Foreign Competition Act of 1982 - Amends the Clayton Act to include a specified antidumping provision among U.S. antitrust laws. Amends the antidumping provision to prohibit importing, assisting in importing, or selling in the United States articles made in a foreign country at less than the foreign market or constructed value of the articles if the reasonably foreseeable effect is: (1) material injury to industry or labor engaged in commerce in the United States; and (2) the prevention of the establishment, modernization, or expansion of industry in the United States. (Current law does not cover sellers of such articles and bases its prohibition of such imports upon the intent of the importers rather than the effects of the imports.) Increases the maximum fine for violating the antidumping provision. Retains the criminal penalty for violations. Provides for filing suits concerning such violations in the U.S. district court in which the defendant resides, transacts business, is found, or has an agent. Authorizes the court to issue a temporary or permanent injunction or a temporary restraining order against importing or selling articles in violation of the antidumping provision. Retains the treble damages provision for violations. Shifts to the defendant the burden of proof for rebutting a prima facie case. Includes within the meaning of prima facie case a finding by the International Trade Commission that dumping exists. Authorizes the court to: (1) order the exclusion of the contested goods from the United States pending completion of the suit; (2) issue subpoenas outside its judicial district if necessary; and (3) enjoin the defendant from importing the contested articles if the defendant fails to comply with discovery orders. Permits the court to: (1) review, in camera, confidential or privileged material; (2) accept material under seal; and (3) disclose such material. Requires expedited treatment of these types of suits. Defines foreign market value. Adds to such value any subsidy not otherwise… 2025-08-29T19:51:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2167
97-s-2155 97 s 2155 A bill to require a foreign country be declared to be in default before payments are made by the United States Government for loans owed by such country or credits which have been extended to such country which have been guaranteed or assured by agencies of the United States Government. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-02 1982-03-09 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 12 Requires a foreign country to have been declared in default to a private individual or corporation before the Treasury may make payments to such individual or corporation on federally guaranteed loans to the country. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2155
97-s-2124 97 s 2124 A bill to provide relief from honey imports. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-02-23 1982-02-25 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 5 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase the column 1 duty on honey imports to ten cents per pound and the column 2 duty on honey imports to 20 cents per pound. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2124
97-s-2067 97 s 2067 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 in order to authorize the President to respond to foreign practices which unfairly discriminate against United States investment abroad. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-02-04 1982-02-08 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 0 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to restrict direct investment within the United States by a foreign country that unfairly discriminates against U.S. investment or by citizens, nationals, or persons who are organized or existing under the laws of such country. Changes the definition of "commerce" to include investment. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2067
97-s-2071 97 s 2071 Reciprocal Trade, Services, and Investment Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-02-04 1982-02-10 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 6 Reciprocal Trade, Services and Investment Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to include foreign restrictions on direct investments by U.S. citizens or nationals among the foreign trade restrictions on U.S. commerce that would trigger a U.S. response. Authorizes the President to take action to establish or further the principles of national treatment or reciprocal market access with respect to U.S. goods, U.S. services, and foreign direct investment by U.S. nationals or citizens. Authorizes the President to: (1) enter into bilateral or multilateral negotiations to further such principles; (2) adjust Government procurement policies to provide for procurement from nations that provide reciprocal market access to comparable U.S. producers; (3) instruct the U.S. directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and the International Monetary Fund to vote against aid to countries that do not adhere generally to principles of national treatment and market access; (4) request Federal regulatory agencies to consider a country's adherence to such principles in making decisions or taking actions with respect to applications or requests of such country; or (5) propose legislation which would impose equivalent restrictions within the United States on goods and services from countries that do not adhere to such principles. Authorizes the President to take any other appropriate action to enforce U.S. trade rights, respond to discriminatory trade practices, or further principles of national treatment or reciprocal market access. Changes the definition of commerce for purposes of U.S. trade agreement enforcement rights. Includes within that definition foreign direct investment by U.S. citizens or nationals. Defines national treatment for such purposes as the treatment by a government of foreign investment or foreign establishments operating within its borders in the same way as a domestic investment or comparable domestic establishments. Authorizes the House Ways and Means Committee o… 2025-08-29T19:51:27Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2071
97-s-2058 97 s 2058 Trade in Services Act of 1982 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-02-03 1982-02-05 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; International Trade Commission; U.S. Trade Representative; Treasury Department; State Department; Commerce Department. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 5 Trade in Services Act of 1982 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require that principal U.S. negotiating objectives in trade agreement negotiations shall be to: (1) reduce barriers to U.S. service sector trade in foreign markets; (2) modify practices which distort international trade in services; and (3) develop internationally agreed rules that are consistent with U.S. commercial policies and that will help ensure open international trade in services. Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to pay particular attention to the interests of the States and consult regularly with representatives of the States in negotiations concerning barriers to international trade in services. Prohibits the USTR from entering negotiations involving a service sector regulated by the States unless the USTR has developed negotiating objectives with representatives of the States. Requires the USTR to inform the service sector advisory committees established by the Trade Act of 1974 of prospective trade negotiations to reduce trade barriers. Requires the USTR to develop negotiating objectives with such committees before entering the negotiations and to consult with the committees during the negotiations. Requires the USTR to consult with interested congressional committees on such negotiations. Requires the USTR to present a proposed negotiating program and an analysis of U.S. negotiating interests to such congressional committees within 45 days after enactment of this Act. Authorizes the President to impose duties or other import restrictions on suppliers of services in order to respond to unfair foreign trade practices. Requires the USTR, before the President imposes such duties or import restrictions, to consult with Federal and State agencies that regulate the services involved. Directs the USTR to coordinate U.S. policies concerning trade in services. Requires Federal agencies regulating service sector industries to notify the USTR and seek the advice of the USTR on certain pending matters relating to internat… 2025-08-29T19:51:27Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2058
97-s-2031 97 s 2031 A bill to provide for a three-year suspension of the duty on copper scale. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-01-28 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for a three-year suspension of the duty on copper scale. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2031
97-s-1979 97 s 1979 A bill to eliminate the duty on sulfaguanidine, sulfapyridine, and sulfathiazole. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-12-16 1982-07-22 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to eliminate the duty on sulfaguanidine, sulfapyridine, and sulfathiazole. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1979
97-s-1902 97 s 1902 A bill to extend for two additional years the residual authority to negotiate duties under the Trade Act of 1974. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-12-03 1982-07-21 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 1 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend for an additional two years the residual authority to negotiate duties under such Act. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1902
97-s-1892 97 s 1892 A bill to prohibit the United States Government from importing oil extracted in Libya. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-11-30 1981-12-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; State Department. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 2 Prohibits the United States from importing oil extracted in Libya. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1892
97-s-1868 97 s 1868 Trade Adjustment Assistance Amendments of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-11-19 1981-12-07 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Trade Adjustment Assistance Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to change the "substantial cause" standard for trade adjustment assistance for workers to a "contributed importantly to" standard for trade adjustment assistance for workers. Requires the Secretary of Labor to approve job training assistance for workers adversely affected by imports (currently the Secretary is authorized to approve such training). Makes eligible for trade adjustment assistance employees of firms that supply essential parts or services to firms that have been adversely affected by increases in imports. Treats as weeks of employment for purposes of worker qualification for trade adjustment assistance those weeks in which a worker does not work but with respect to which the worker is subsequently awarded backpay. Changes the limitation on the number of weeks of workers' compensation that qualify as weeks of employment for trade adjustment assistance purposes. Amends the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to change the "suitable work" standard for workers who would be eligible for a trade readjustment allowance but for the fact that the worker is eligible for extended compensation under the Federal-State Act. Requires suitable work for such workers to mean: (1) work at an equal or higher skill level than the worker's past employment; and (2) wages equal to at least 80 percent of the workers' most recent average weekly wage. 2025-08-29T19:51:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1868
97-s-1865 97 s 1865 A bill to delay the effective date of amendments relating to group eligibility requirements for trade adjustment assistance. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-11-18 1981-12-07 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 5 Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to delay the effective date of amendments relating to group eligibility requirements for trade adjustment assistance for workers. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1865
97-s-1852 97 s 1852 A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to provide for the extension of credit for agricultural commodities. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-11-16 1982-01-19 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 12 Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to provide for the extension of an export financing credit for agricultural commodities. Sets a formula for determining the amount of the credit extension for each fiscal year. Makes provisions for the credit inapplicable for fiscal years in which: (1) the demand for such credit is less than a specified ratio; or (2) the level of agricultural exports will be adequate without the credit. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1852
97-s-1843 97 s 1843 A bill to repeal the additional duties imposed until 1993 under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980 on imported ethyl alcohol. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-11-12 1981-11-16 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the additional duties imposed until 1993, under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980, on ethyl alcohol imported to be used as fuel. Requires the reimposition of such additional duties if a request for reimposition is made within a specified time after enactment of this Act. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1843
97-s-1746 97 s 1746 A bill to reduce the duty on the pesticide commonly known as Dicofol. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-10-19 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reduce the tariff on the chemical Dicofol. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1746
97-s-1717 97 s 1717 A bill to provide for a temporary suspension of the duty on certain freight containers. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-10-07 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on certain freight containers until December 31, 1986. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1717
97-s-1687 97 s 1687 A bill to make a technical amendment to the International Investment Survey Act of 1976. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-09-30 1981-10-26 Became Public Law No: 97-70. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to require benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment in the United States covering 1980, 1987, and every fifth year thereafter (rather than covering calendar years 1980, 1987, and every fifth calendar year thereafter). Requires such surveys of U.S. direct investment abroad covering 1982, 1989, and every fifth year thereafter (rather than covering those calendar years). 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1687
97-s-1588 97 s 1588 A bill to provide for a temporary suspension of the duty on bulk fresh carrots. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-08-03 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the duty on bulk fresh carrots until June 30, 1984. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1588
97-s-1565 97 s 1565 A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for a lower rate of duty for certain fish netting and fish nets. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-07-31 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 4 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to lower the column one tariff on fish netting and fishing nets of textile materials other than cotton or vegetable fibers from 25 cents per pound plus 32.5 percent ad valorem to 17 percent. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1565
97-s-1552 97 s 1552 A bill to lower the duty on certain imported sachet parts. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-07-30 1981-08-03 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] NH R H000951 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to lower the duty on imported sachet parts of cotton or man-made fiber. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1552
97-s-1511 97 s 1511 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the determination of the definition of a country under the agreement, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-07-23 1982-02-11 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit designating a country as a country under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures unless the country has committed itself to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to eliminate its export subsidies. Designates a beneficiary developing country as a "country under the Agreement" if, instead of committing itself to the GATT, the country agrees to a timetable for eliminating export subsidies and agrees not to: (1) increase the number of product classes receiving subsidies; (2) begin new subsidies; and (3) increase the amount of existing subsidies. Directs the President to review annually a beneficiary developing country's compliance with such agreement. Authorizes revoking a beneficiary developing country's status as a "country under the Agreement" and imposing countervailing of duties on that country. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1511
97-s-1508 97 s 1508 A bill to allow United States banks which establish international banking facilities to compete on equal terms with foreign banks establishing such facilities, thereby enhancing the position of the United States in the international financing markets. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-07-22 1981-10-09 Committee on Banking received executive comment from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Favorable. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to declare that any international banking facility deposit, including an international banking facility time deposit, shall not be a deposit for any of the purposes of such Act or be included as part of total deposits of an insured deposit of a bank insured under such Act. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1508
97-s-1392 97 s 1392 A bill to repeal the tariff on casein blanks. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-06-18 1982-09-15 Committee on Finance. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 4566 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 0 Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the tariff on button blanks. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1392
97-s-1233 97 s 1233 Service Industries Development Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-20 1982-04-22 Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 1 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Service Industries Development Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish a service industries development program. Lists the purposes of the program, which include: (1) promoting the competitiveness of U.S. service firms and American employees through economic policies; (2) promoting the sale of U.S. services abroad; (3) developing a data base for policymaking pertaining to services; (4) analyzing the effect on service industries of Government regulation, taxes, and antitrust policies; (5) analyzing the adequacy of current U.S. financing and export promotion programs; (6) documenting trade impediments to U.S. service firms; (7) providing staff support for negotiations on service-related issues by the U.S. Trade Representative; and (8) conducting studies and disseminating information concerning service-related issues. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act in FY 1983 and succeeding years. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1233
97-s-1195 97 s 1195 Hunger and Global Security Multilateral Development Bank Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-15 1981-06-17 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 65-27. Record Vote No: 156. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Title I: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Asian Development Bank - Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction to: (1) vote to increase the authorized capital stock of the Bank; and (2) subscribe to a maximum of 73,010 shares of such stock. Authorizes appropriations to pay for the U.S. subscription to such stock. Authorizes the U.S. Governor of the Bank to subscribe to the callable portion of the U.S. share of increases in capital stock up to a specified maximum amount. Title II: Inter-American Development Bank and Asian Development Bank - Amends the Inter-American Development Bank Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the Bank to contribute $70,000,000 to the Fund for special operations. Authorizes appropriations for the increase in the U.S. subscription to the Bank's capital stock and for the U.S. contribution to the Fund for Special Operations. Amends the Asian Development Bank Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the Bank to contribute $66,750,000 to the Asian Development Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such contribution. Title III: Hunger and Global Security - Hunger and Global Security Multilateral Development Bank Act - Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to consult with representatives of member countries of specified international development banks to establish guidelines which specify that annual lending by each such institution shall be designed to benefit needy people. Expresses the sense of Congress that at least 50 percent of the annual lending by each such institution should be designed to benefit needy people. Defines needy people as those who are classified as absolutely or relatively poor under the standards adopted by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to Congress on the progress being made in aiding needy people and o… 2025-08-29T19:51:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1195
97-s-1201 97 s 1201 An original bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to trade adjustment assistance. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-15 1981-11-04 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to limit certification of eligibility for adjustment assistance to employees at firms for which: (1) there is a substantial probability that a lower level of employment due to increased import competition will be permanent; and (2) increased imports are a substantial cause of (currently an important contribution to) such unemployment. Provides for payment of adjustment assistance to begin during any week of unemployment which begins more than 60 days after the petition for certification is filed. Adds as conditions for payment of trade readjustment allowances the requirements that a worker: (1) was entitled to and has exhausted unemployment insurance benefits and does not have an unexpired waiting period for such benefits; and (2) would not be disqualified for certain extended compensation because of work and job search requirements. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to require certain workers to search for work outside the worker's labor market area or accept certain approved training in new or related job categories. Makes the weekly amount of the trade readjustment allowance equal to the worker's weekly unemployment insurance benefits. Limits the total amount of trade readjustment allowance payments and the length of time during which a worker is entitled to such payments. Authorizes payment of such allowance for an additional 26 weeks so that the worker can complete an approved training course if the worker applies for such training within a specified time. Increases the authorized maximum job search allowance to $600 (currently $500). Increases the relocation allowance for a worker to 90 percent (currently 80 percent) of the worker's reasonable and necessary transportation expenses and a lump sum payment of up to $600 (currently $500). Requires persons who receive adjustment assistance payments to which they are not entitled to repay such amounts. Directs the appropriate State agency or the Secretary to recover any overpayments by taking deductions from trade readjustment all… 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1201
97-s-1150 97 s 1150 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish certain limitations with respect to the Generalized Systems of Preferences, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-08 1981-05-13 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 1 Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prohibit a country from being treated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to all articles in a major group (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget) if the President determines that the country has exported to the United States more than a specified quantity of articles within such group during a calendar year. Prohibits a country's merchandise from being eligible for duty-free treatment if it is subject to antidumping or countervailing duties because of a finding of the International Trade Commission. Adds to the list of countries which cannot be designated beneficiary developing countries any country which imposes discriminatory restrictions on foreign investment or discriminatory trade restrictions on investment which burdens U. S. commerce. Authorizes the President to limit such restrictions to particular sectors, industries, or articles. Directs the President, in determining whether an article should continue to be designated a duty-free article, to determine whether such designation is appropriate considering the import sensitivity of that article due to specified factors. Directs the President to authorize continued duty-free treatment of a product with specified import sensitivity characteristics the domestic production of which is disproportionately small in relation to the duty-free import volume only if it is in the national economic interest. Authorizes any interested party to file a complaint with the U. S. Trade Representative alleging that: (1) a beneficiary developing country should be barred from its designation as a beneficiary developing country because of changed circumstances; or (2) specified factors justify limiting the application of duty-free treatment. Requires the review of such complaint by the Trade Representative and the President's determination of such complaint to be accomplished within a specified time. Requires reversal of the President's determinations if both Houses of Congress adopt a concurrent resolution disapproving… 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1150
97-s-1112 97 s 1112 Export Administration Amendments Act of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-05 1981-11-12 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 3567 passed in lieu) Export Administration Amendments Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 to carry out such Act. Requires departments or agencies with information relevant to enforcement of such Act to furnish the appropriate department or agency with such information. Exempts census information and certain tax return information from such requirement. Increases the maximum criminal fine: (1) for violations of such Act; and (2) for failure to report that goods exported under a validated license are being used by the importing country for military or intelligence gathering purposes contrary to the license conditions. Makes such fines less for individuals than in other cases. Imposes a higher ceiling on the fine for violations involving national security controls or export controls on defense articles and services than for other violations of such Act. Requires all information regarding export controls to be made available upon request to the appropriate congressional committee and to the General Accounting Office (GAO). Prohibits such committee and the GAO from disclosing, except under specified circumstances, any such information that was submitted confidentially. States that national security export controls do not authorize export controls on farm products. Requires the President to report to Congress any prohibition of exports of farm products if such prohibition is imposed to further U.S. foreign policy but is not made in connection with an overall prohibition of exports. Requires an expression of congressional approval of such prohibition through adoption of a joint resolution in order for the prohibition to remain in effect. States that such prohibition shall cease to be effective if such a resolution is not adopted within a specified time. Sets the effective date for the exclusion of farm products from national security export controls and for the requirement of congressi… 2025-08-29T19:50:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1112
97-s-1104 97 s 1104 A bill to amend the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to provide an authorization for further appropriations, to avoid unnecessary duplication of certain surveys, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-05-04 1981-08-07 Became Public Law No: 97-33. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the International Investment Survey Act of 1976 to require benchmark surveys of foreign direct investment in the United States covering calendar years 1980, 1987, and every fifth calendar year thereafter. Requires benchmark surveys of U.S. direct investment abroad covering calendar years 1982, 1989, and every fifth calendar year thereafter. Requires an annual compilation of currently available data on U.S. portfolio investment abroad. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report on the estimated cost of compiling data on legislation enacted by major U.S. trading partners and other foreign nations which regulates foreign inward investment in such nations. Deletes the requirement that the President report to Congress on any studies conducted pursuant to such Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1104
97-s-958 97 s 958 A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide a special remedy for the artificial pricing of articles produced by nonmarket economy countries. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-04-09 1982-01-29 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1974 to require the administering authority to impose an additional duty upon imported articles which are the products of a nonmarket economy country (a country which does not operate on free market economic principles such that sales of merchandise in certain countries do not reflect the fair value of the merchandise) and with respect to which the administering authority determines there is artificial pricing (prices for articles like domestically produced articles which are imported from a nonmarket economy country below the lowest free-market price of like articles). Sets forth the methods of initiating an artificial pricing investigation (replacing the current provisions for market disruption investigations). Prohibits initiation of such an investigation in certain cases where a countervailing duty or antidumping duty investigation is in process or where a countervailing or antidumping duty is in effect. Requires the administering authority to publish an artificial pricing duty order within a specified time after a final determination. Sets forth the information to be contained in such order. Specifies the merchandise which shall be subject to the imposition of such duties. Sets forth the manner of assessing and collecting such duties. Directs the administering authority to treat an artificial pricing investigation as if it had been commenced as a countervailing duty or antidumping duty investigation whenever the nonmarket economy country subject to such investigation furnishes the administering authority with certain verifiable information. Requires certain artificial pricing investigations which are treated as antidumping investigations to be conducted without regard to whether an industry is injured or to whether the establishment of an industry is materially retarded. Requires the administering authority, in a countervailing duty or antidumping duty investigation of a product of a nonmarket economy country which fails to furnish certain verifiable information, to: (1) termin… 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/958
97-s-967 97 s 967 A bill to establish a revolving fund to finance short-term export credit sales of United States agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-04-09 1981-04-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Foreign Agricultural Policy. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 0 Amends the Food for Peace Act of 1966 to establish the Agricultural Export Credit Revolving Fund within the U.S. Treasury. Makes such Fund available to the Commodity Credit Corporation to finance commercial export credit sales of U.S. agricultural commodities out of private stocks provided the Corporation uses the Fund to finance sales that will develop new markets or expand existing markets. Limits the Fund's annual export credit sales obligations to the amount of money in the Fund for such purpose less a reasonable contingency reserve. Lists the sources of the money to be credited to the Fund. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress on the operation of such Fund. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/967
97-s-969 97 s 969 National Export Policy Act of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-04-09 1981-04-30 Committee on Banking received executive comment from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Unfavorable. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 13 National Export Policy Act of 1981 - Title I: General Findings and Purposes - Sets forth congressional findings and the purposes of this Act. Title II: Export Financing - Amends the Export - Import Bank Act of 1945 to establish staggered, ten-year terms of office for the Bank directors. Requires the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to consider limitations on Bank activities when considering appropriations for international trade activities rather than when considering foreign assistance activities. Title III: Export - Related Tax Policy - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the earned income exclusion for citizens working abroad, who are bona fide residents of a foreign country, from an annual rate of $20,000 to $50,000 plus 50 percent of such individual's compensation which exceeds $50,000 but does not exceed $75,000, if such persons qualify as bona fide residents for certain specified periods. Allows separate exclusions to married individuals who are both working overseas, although one's excess exclusion cannot be used against income earned by the other. Provides a tax exclusion for such individuals for the amount by which such individual's housing expenses exceed 16 percent of a GS-14, step 1 salary level for a Federal employee. Permits such individuals to include in the computation of housing expenses the costs of a second foreign household if such individual's family resides outside the United States but not with the individual because of adverse living conditions where the individual resides. Repeals similar deductions for cost-of-living differential, schooling expenses, home leave travel expenses, and residence in a hardship area. Excludes from an employee's gross income any lodging furnished the employee by an employer in a camp which meets specified requirements. Repeals the current provisions relating to deductions for certain expenses of living abroad. Provides that the foreign bad debt loss deduction shall not exceed the greater of 15 percent of the taxpayer's taxable income f… 2025-08-29T19:50:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/969
97-s-868 97 s 868 Competitive Export Financing Act of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-04-02 1982-03-25 Considered by Senate. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 5 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept, 97-188) Competitive Export Financing Act of 1981 - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to direct the Export-Import Bank to adopt export finance programs comparable to those extraordinary export measures offered by competing countries, until such foreign finance programs are limited by international agreements. Authorizes appropriations for such programs. Requires the Bank to report annually to Congress on: (1) whether additional funds are necessary to carry out this Act; and (2) methods of administering such programs to encourage greater penetration of foreign markets by U.S. small businesses. Terminates such programs if the President notifies Congress that such programs violate international agreements. 2025-08-29T19:50:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/868
97-s-857 97 s 857 Lamb Meat Quota Act of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-04-01 1981-04-07 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from State Department; Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 8 Lamb Meat Quota Act of 1981 - Limits the aggregate quantity of lamb meat that may be imported into the United States after 1981 to the smaller of: (1) 31,000,000 pounds; or (2) 12 percent of the domestic slaughter of lamb during the preceding year. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to estimate quarterly whether the domestic price of lamb exceeds the parity price and, on the basis of such estimate, to adjust the aggregate quantity of lamb meat which may enter the United States. Requires the Secretary to estimate annually the quota established the domestic price of lamb, and any adjustment of the quota. Directs the Secretary to allocate such quotas among supplying countries on the basis of their share of the U.S. market. 2025-08-29T19:50:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/857
97-s-802 97 s 802 A bill to remove the Soviet grain embargo unless the President takes certain action. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-03-25 1981-04-09 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Commerce Department; Agriculture Department. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 0 Terminates the restrictions on exports of agricultural products to the Soviet Union unless the President certifies to Congress that the continuation of such restrictions is necessary to further U.S. security and foreign policy interests and will not adversely affect nor unfairly burden the agricultural economy and U.S. farmers. Authorizes the President to delay such termination, without making such certifications, by certifying to Congress that the President intends to negotiate a new bilateral grains agreement with the Soviet Union. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/802
97-s-785 97 s 785 A bill to provide for continuous participation by the United States in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and for other purposes. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-03-24 1981-05-14 Committee on Foreign Relations. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1196 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to: (1) vote to increase the authorized capital stock of the Bank; and (2) subscribe on behalf of the United States to a certain number of shares subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations. Authorizes appropriations to pay for such subscription. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/785
97-s-786 97 s 786 African Development Bank Act Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-03-24 1981-05-14 Committee on Foreign Relations. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1196 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #87 (58-32)) Title I: International Development Association - Amends the International Development Association Act to authorize the payment of a specified sum, subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations, as the U.S. contribution to the sixth replenishment of the resources of the Association. Limits the amount of such sum which shall be available in fiscal years 1981 and 1982. Title II: African Development Bank - African Development Bank Act - Authorizes the President to accept membership for the United States in the African Development Bank. Provides for the appointment of a Bank Governor and an Alternate Governor. Makes U.S. participation in such Bank subject to the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems. Prohibits unauthorized: (1) subscriptions to additional shares in such Bank; (2) agreements increasing U.S. obligations or modifying the purpose of such Bank; or (3) financing for such Bank. Requires any Federal Reserve bank to act as the Bank's depository at the request of such Bank. Exempts such Bank's obligations from specified limitations on underwriting investment securities and for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Requires such Bank to file reports as determined appropriate by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Authorizes the Commission to suspend the exemptions from the Securities laws. Directs such Bank to carry out U.S. policies concerning human rights and the development of light capital technologies. Makes U.S. citizen representatives to such Bank eligible for civil service benefits. Title III: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Asian Development Bank - Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act and the Asian Development Bank Act to provide that any subscription to additional shares of such Banks shall only be effective to the extent as provided in advance in appropriation Acts (presently may be made only after the necessary amount has… 2025-08-29T19:50:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/786
97-s-704 97 s 704 A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to establish a revolving fund to finance short-term export credit sales of agricultural commodities produced in the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-03-12 1981-07-20 Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 3 Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to establish the Agricultural Export Credit Revolving Fund in the Treasury to assist in exporting agricultural products (including the construction or acquisition of overseas facilities). Terminates such fund effective October 1, 1984. Authorizes specified appropriations for fiscal years 1982 through 1984. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually to Congress respecting the Corporation's export credit sales program. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/704
97-s-564 97 s 564 Joint Export Marketing Assistance Act of 1981 Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-02-24 1981-03-10 Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Commerce Department; Small Business Administration. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 0 Joint Export Marketing Assistance Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to promote export marketing activities for domestic industry. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with industrial corporations or groups of noncompeting corporations with limited exporting experience to develop foreign markets for their products. Requires the Secretary to direct specified market research for such projects to measure opportunities, determine the best methods, and indicate the prospects for success. Requires interested corporations to submit a proposal on the basis of such research incorporating specific marketing actions and a timetable for such actions for approval by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements with those entities submitting approved proposals to share marketing costs for up to three years. Limits the Federal share of participation to 50 percent of the reasonable costs. Requires repayment of the Federal share within five years of the expiration of Federal participation. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 2025-08-29T19:50:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/564
97-s-396 97 s 396 A bill to impose quotas on the importation of automobiles from Japan during 1981, 1982, and 1983. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-02-05 1981-03-09 Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 21 Limits the quantity of automobiles that may be imported from Japan during each of calendar years 1981, 1982, and 1983, to 1,600,000. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/396
97-s-231 97 s 231 A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase from $250 to $600 amount for formal entry of goods. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-01-22 1981-01-22 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] HI D M000250 0 Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase from $250 to $600 the value of imported goods eligible for informal entry. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/231
97-s-173 97 s 173 A bill to amend the adjustment assistance programs for workers and firms under the Trade Act of 1974. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1981-01-21 1981-01-21 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Title I: Improvements in Adjustment Assistance for Workers - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to determine, before certifying workers eligible for adjustment assistance, that increased imports are the primary cause of (rather than an important contribution to) the workers' separation from employment and of a decline in sales or production. Requires such imports to be of articles like or directly competitive with articles produced by the workers' firm or for which such firm provides essential parts or services (currently workers in firms which provide such essential parts and services are not eligible for assistance). Requires that firms comply with specified provisions relating to petitions for certification of eligibility to apply for such assistance. Directs the Secretary to share with the Secretary of Commerce any useful information acquired because of a petition by workers for adjustment assistance if the workers' firm is petitioning the Secretary of Commerce for adjustment assistance. Requires a worker to exhaust all unemployment insurance benefits before receiving a trade readjustment allowance. Changes the formula for figuring the weekly trade adjustment allowance. Title II: Improvements in Adjustment Assistance to Firms - Requires increases of imports to be the primary cause of (rather than an important contribution to) the separation from employment of a firm's workers and of the firm's decline in sales or production in order for the firm to receive adjustment assistance. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to certify a firm eligible for adjustment assistance if the Secretary determines that: (1) at least 25 percent of such firm's sales consist of providing articles or services essential to an import-impacted article; (2) a significant number of such firm's workers have been totally or partially separated from employment; (3) there has been a decrease in sales or production; and (4) the primary cause of the separation of such firm's workers and of the firm's decline in sal… 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/173

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