H.R.3161: To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Romania.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced March 26, 1996
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 1996

Bill Summary

Authorizes the President to: (1) determine that title IV of the Trade Act of 1974, including certain emigration requirements, shall no longer apply to Romania; and (2) extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation status) to the products of Romania.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 104-629.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 315.
Mr. Crane moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 86 (Roll no. 325).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-171.
March 26, 1996

Introduced in the House by Philip M. Crane (R-Ill.)

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