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H.RES.1178: Opposing any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences.
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 2, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 2, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution supports reauthorizing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) but opposes any inclusion of apparel, textile, and footwear products in the GSP. Further, it recognizes that including apparel, textiles, and footwear in the GSP would be detrimental to certain imports to the United States and to jobs that depend on the trade generated by those imports.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 2, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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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Oct. 2, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |