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S.1719: U.S. OUTDOOR Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
United States Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation Act or the U.S. OUTDOOR Act This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear. The bill establishes the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (STAR Fund). The Department of the Treasury must impose and collect, with specified exceptions, a fee of 1.5% of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 2, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |