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H.R.5960: Supporting America's Manufacturers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 5, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (20 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Supporting America's Manufacturers Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require a recommendation from the International Trade Commission (ITC) before the President can impose increased duties or other import restrictions on an imported Chinese product that causes or threatens market disruption to a like U.S. product. Revises the authority of the President and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to consider an equally divided ITC vote...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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May 5, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) |