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S.1439: U.S. OUTDOOR Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about foreign trade and international finance
- Introduced July 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act or U.S. OUTDOOR Act - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear. Establishes the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (STAR Fund). Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to impose and collect, with specified exceptions, a fee of 1.5% of the appraised...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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July 10, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |