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- H.R.1876
H.R.1876: To clarify that certain large components of certain scientific instruments and apparatus shall be provided the same tariff treatment as those scientific instruments and apparatus.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 17, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (7 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to grant duty-free treatment to educational and scientific instruments and apparatus that are imported for assembly into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon receipt of a petition by an affected institution, to hold a single expedited hearing to determine whether or not to grant such duty treatment to all of the components of the particular scientific...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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See H.R.2622.
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| June 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |