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| 94-sconres-210 | 94 | sconres | 210 | A concurrent resolution relating to the domestic production of honey. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 3 | Disapproves of the action taken by the President of the United States under the Trade Act of 1974 and transmitted to Congress on August 28, 1976, in which the President declined to grant import relief to domestic producers of honey. | 2024-08-01T19:33:45Z | |
| 94-sconres-213 | 94 | sconres | 213 | A concurrent resolution to disapprove the President's action relating to domestic producers of honey. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-10-01 | 1976-10-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 3 | Disapproves of the action taken by the President of the United States under the Trade Act of 1974 and transmitted to Congress on August 28, 1976, in which the President declined to grant import relief to domestic producers of honey. | 2024-08-01T19:33:45Z | |
| 94-hr-15806 | 94 | hr | 15806 | A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on the importation of Color Couplers and Coupler Intermediates used in the manufacture of Photographic Sensitized Material (provided for in Items 405.20 and 403.60 respectively). | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-30 | 1976-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Karth, Joseph E. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | K000014 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend for two years the customs duty on the importation of color couplers and coupler intermediates for the manufacture of photographic sensitized material. | 2024-08-01T19:33:42Z | |
| 94-hconres-779 | 94 | hconres | 779 | Concurrent resolution providing for import relief for honey producers in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] | SD | R | P000513 | 0 | Approves, pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974, the United States International Trade Commission's June 29, 1976 action providing import relief to producers of honey. | 2024-08-01T19:20:37Z | |
| 94-hr-15754 | 94 | hr | 15754 | A bill to repeal section 5 (b) of the Trading With the Enemy Act of 1917. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 0 | Repeals the power of the President, under the Trading With the Enemy Act of 1917, to investigate, regulate or prohibit, during war or a national emergency, (1) any transaction in the foreign exchange of gold, silver, currency, or securities, and (2) any property transaction in which any foreign country or national has an interest. Repeals the criminal penalties for violation of regulations issued pursuant to such power. | 2024-08-01T19:33:39Z | |
| 94-hr-15722 | 94 | hr | 15722 | A bill to amend section 2 of the act of August 22, 1964, to provide that articles which are produced or manufactured in foreign-trade zones from foreign meat shall, upon their entry into the customs territory of the United States, be subject to certain import restrictions, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-28 | 1976-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Kelly, Richard [R-FL-5] | FL | R | K000077 | 0 | Imposes upon any article produced in a "foreign-trade zone" from foreign meat the import restrictions which would be applicable to the meat had it entered the United States from its country of origin. | 2024-08-01T19:33:41Z | |
| 94-hr-15727 | 94 | hr | 15727 | A bill to amend the meat and meat products import control law. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-28 | 1976-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-6] | MN | D | N000127 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of fresh, chilled, or frozen cattle meat, fresh, chilled, or frozen meats of goats and sheep, and prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 750,000,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic slaughter of feed cattle during 1969 through 1972 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:33Z | |
| 94-hr-15712 | 94 | hr | 15712 | A bill to amend section 2 of the act of August 22, 1964, to provide that articles which are produced or manufactured in foreign-trade zones from foreign meat shall, upon their entry into the customs territory of the United States, be subject to certain import restrictions. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-27 | 1976-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Taylor, G. [R-MO-7] | MO | R | T000075 | 0 | Imposes upon any articles produced in a "foreign-trade zone" from foreign meat the import restrictions which would be applicable to the meat had it entered the United States from its country of origin. | 2024-08-01T19:33:33Z | |
| 94-hr-15693 | 94 | hr | 15693 | A bill to amend the meat import law in order to limit the quantity of certain prepared or preserved beef and veal which may be imported into the United States after 1976. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-23 | 1976-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] | IA | D | B000298 | 2 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 11,433,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic commercial production during 1966 through 1975 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:32Z | |
| 94-hr-15670 | 94 | hr | 15670 | A bill to amend section 2 of the act of August 22, 1964, to prevent circumvention of import restrictions through the production or manufacture of articles from foreign meat in foreign trade zones, territories, and possessions of the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-22 | 1976-09-22 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Shriver, Garner E. [R-KS-4] | KS | R | S000388 | 15 | Imposes upon any article produced in a "foreign-trade zone" or a possession or territory of the United States from foreign meat the import restrictions which would be applicable to the meat had it entered the United States from its country of origin. | 2024-08-01T19:33:32Z | |
| 94-hres-1554 | 94 | hres | 1554 | A resolution disapproving the determination of the Secretary of the Treasury not to impose countervailing duties on imports of leather handbags from Brazil. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-20 | 1976-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Burke, James A. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | B001092 | 0 | Disapproves of the waiver by the Secretary of the Treasury of the imposition of countervailing duties on imports of leather handbags from Brazil under the Tariff Act of 1930, transmitted to the Congress on July 20, 1976. | 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z | |
| 94-hr-15614 | 94 | hr | 15614 | A bill to amend the meat import law in order to limit the quantity of certain prepared or preserved beef and veal which may be imported into the United States after 1976. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Krebs, John H. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000325 | 14 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 11,433,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic commercial production during 1966 through 1975 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:34Z | |
| 94-hr-15615 | 94 | hr | 15615 | A bill to amend the meat import law in order to limit the quantity of certain prepared or preserved beef and veal which may be imported into the United States after 1976. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-17 | 1976-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. McCollister, John Y. [R-NE-2] | NE | R | M000349 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 11,433,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic commercial production during 1966 through 1975 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:34Z | |
| 94-hconres-750 | 94 | hconres | 750 | A resolution disapproving certain proposed sales to Saudi Arabia of defense articles and services. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-15 | 1976-09-15 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13] | FL | D | L000226 | 0 | Expresses the objection of the Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of defense articles and services as described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-39, 7T-15, and 7T-21). | 2024-08-01T19:20:30Z | |
| 94-hr-15574 | 94 | hr | 15574 | A bill to amend the meat import law in order to limit the quantity of certain prepared or preserved beef and veal which may be imported into the United States after 1976. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-15 | 1976-09-15 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] | IA | D | B000298 | 13 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 11,433,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic commercial production during 1966 through 1975 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:34Z | |
| 94-hr-15554 | 94 | hr | 15554 | A bill to amend section 2 of the act of August 22, 1964, to provide that articles which are produced or manufactured in Foreign-trade zones from foreign meat shall, upon their entry into the customs territory of the United States, be subject to certain import restriction. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-14 | 1976-09-14 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Shriver, Garner E. [R-KS-4] | KS | R | S000388 | 0 | Imposes upon any articles produced in a "foreign-trade zone" from foreign meat the import restrictions which would be applicable to the meat had it entered the United States from its country of origin. | 2024-08-01T19:33:33Z | |
| 94-hres-1539 | 94 | hres | 1539 | A resolution relating to voluntary restraints on subsidized palm oil production and to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on palm oil imports into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-13 | 1976-09-13 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] | LA | R | M000923 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House that the President should initiate discussions leading to negotiations with other nations to restrain the growth of palm oil imports into the United States. Calls upon development agencies to make an analysis of the impact of support of the production in developing countries of specific agricultural commodities for export on agricultural adjustments in other nations. Calls for action by the United States and development agencies to insure that the resources available for agricultural development in the developing nations of the world are directed at the relief of hunger and malnutrition. | 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z | |
| 94-hres-1530 | 94 | hres | 1530 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to the immediate removal of certain regulations unilaterally put in place by the European Economic Community which have the effect of damaging and interfering with historic and acceptable trade patterns in the U.S. exports of dried prunes, and efforts made to restrict exports of walnuts to the EEC, and action taken by the United States if such import regulations are not immediately removed and if additional unilateral regulations are instituted. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-10 | 1976-09-10 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | M000436 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should use all means at his disposal to obtain removal of trade barriers imposed on imports of American dried prunes by European Economic Community countries, and that the member countries be placed on notice that corresponding retaliatory measures will be taken if similar restrictions are placed on imports of American walnuts. | 2024-08-01T19:21:27Z | |
| 94-hr-15459 | 94 | hr | 15459 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] | PA | D | D000255 | 6 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:33:24Z | |
| 94-hr-15462 | 94 | hr | 15462 | A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-08 | 1976-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 0 | Amends the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the exportation from the United States of horses intended for slaughter, as determined by regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce after consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. | 2024-08-01T19:33:20Z | |
| 94-sconres-191 | 94 | sconres | 191 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the proposed sale of aircraft and missiles to Singapore described in the statement submitted by the President of the United States on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-18). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-sconres-192 | 94 | sconres | 192 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of Air Force headquarters construction described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-22). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-sconres-194 | 94 | sconres | 194 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of a Naval training center described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-20). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-sconres-196 | 94 | sconres | 196 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of vehicles described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-35). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-sconres-197 | 94 | sconres | 197 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of National Guard Training and Modernization described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-40). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-sconres-198 | 94 | sconres | 198 | A resolution objecting to proposed sale of certain weapons. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-07 | 1976-09-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI] | WI | D | P000553 | 1 | Expresses the objection of Congress to the sale to Saudi Arabia of air defense weapons described in the statement submitted by the President on September 1, 1976 (transmittal numbered 7T-38). | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hconres-733 | 94 | hconres | 733 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the importation of canned mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-02 | 1976-09-02 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | G000420 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the importation of canned mushrooms. States that the President should negotiate with representatives of foreign governments in an effort to obtain agreements limiting the export from such countries and the importation into the United States of mushrooms. Provides that if such negotiations fail the International Trade Commission should make an investigation to determine whether mushrooms are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic mushroom industry. | 2024-08-01T19:20:32Z | |
| 94-hr-15379 | 94 | hr | 15379 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-01 | 1976-09-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z | |
| 94-hr-15391 | 94 | hr | 15391 | A bill to amend the meat import law in order to limit the quantity of certain prepared or preserved beef and veal which may be imported into the United States after 1976. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-09-01 | 1976-09-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Krebs, John H. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000325 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to declare it the policy of Congress that the importation of prepared or preserved beef or veal (other than cured or pickled beef and veal and beef in airtight containers) be limited to 11,433,000 pounds after 1976. Authorizes revision of such limitation by the percentage of estimated average domestic commercial production of such articles for any calendar year and the two preceding calendar years compared to the average annual domestic commercial production during 1966 through 1975 inclusive. Sets forth procedures whereby the Secretary of Agriculture shall implement such limitations. | 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z | |
| 94-hr-15362 | 94 | hr | 15362 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7] | TN | D | J000216 | 0 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act - Prohibits the importation of palm oil and palm oil products unless the Secretary of Agriculture certifies that such products are pure and wholesome and meet sanitation standards. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such standards, and to inspect such imports. Requires that such imports meet the packaging and labeling requirements in effect in the United States and specify the country of origin. Makes all palm oil in the United States subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Sets forth labeling requirements for palm oil in the United States Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, for violation of this Act. Increases such penalties to a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or both, when such violation includes an intent to defraud. | 2025-09-02T18:49:47Z | |
| 94-hr-15369 | 94 | hr | 15369 | A bill to increase the rate of duty on candles and tapers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-31 | 1976-08-31 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] | NY | D | N000163 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a customs duty on the importation of candles and tapers. | 2024-08-01T19:33:23Z | |
| 94-hr-15331 | 94 | hr | 15331 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-30 | 1976-08-30 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act - Prohibits the importation of palm oil and palm oil products unless the Secretary of Agriculture certifies that such products are pure and wholesome and meet sanitation standards. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such standards, and to inspect such imports. Requires that such imports meet the packaging and labeling requirements in effect in the United States and specify the country of origin. Makes all palm oil in the United States subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Sets forth labeling requirements for palm oil in the United States Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, for violation of this Act. Increases such penalties to a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or both, when such violation includes an intent to defraud. | 2025-09-02T18:49:41Z | |
| 94-hr-15292 | 94 | hr | 15292 | A bill to direct the Foreign Agricultural Service of the Department of Agriculture to study the effects of palm oil imports upon domestic processors of vegetable oils and to study methods of regulating the importation of palm oils in order to provide additional protection to domestic producers of agricultural commodities. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to study the effects of palm oil imports upon domestic processors of vegetable oils and to study methods of regulating the importation of palm oils in order to protect domestic producers of agricultural commodities, and to assure an ample supply of palm oil for domestic processors and consumers. | 2024-08-01T19:33:08Z | |
| 94-s-3766 | 94 | s | 3766 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit the export of horses from the United States for purposes of slaughter. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | W000502 | 0 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit the exportation from the United States of any horse by vessel after December 31, 1976, unless exported under waivers provided under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, which permit special consignments of not more than ten horses and which are in conformance with human standards. Prohibits transatlantic exportation by vessel of horses intended for slaughter. Prohibits exportation of horses by vessel from November 1 to March 31 inclusive. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 94-hconres-715 | 94 | hconres | 715 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Presidential actions which should be taken pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974 to remedy the serious injury being caused to the domestic shoe industry by imports of nonrubber footwear. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Harsha, William H. [R-OH-6] | OH | R | H000281 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should, and is hereby urged to, provide effective import relief to the domestic nonrubber footwear industry. | 2024-08-01T19:20:32Z | |
| 94-hr-15198 | 94 | hr | 15198 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-23 | 1976-08-23 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Heinz, John [R-PA-18] | PA | R | H000456 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:33:14Z | |
| 94-hr-15149 | 94 | hr | 15149 | A bill to require the disclosure of payment to foreign officials. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] | WV | D | S000778 | 1 | Requires any person who makes payments to any individual or entity in connection with an official action, sale, or contract with a foreign government for the commercial benefit of the person or foreign affiliate to report such payments to the Secretary of Commerce under regulations issued by such Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate bookkeeping regulations and to conduct investigations to enforce this Act. Authorizes a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for failure to file a required report, failure to maintain records, negligent omission of required information from such a report, or for negligent statement of false information in such a report. Permits the Attorney General to bring an action in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Imposes a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year or both, except that a legal entity shall be fined not more than $100,000 for failure to file under this Act. Imposes a fine of not more than $100,000 and imprisonment for not more than three years, except that a legal entity shall be fined not more than $500,000 for knowing falsification of reports under this Act. Directs the Secretary to disseminate copies of such report to (1) the Department of Justice, (2) the Department of State, (3) the Internal Revenue Service, and (4) where the person filing is subject to the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to that Commission. Specifies procedures for keeping such a report confidential and making such report public. Authorizes the Attorney General, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State, with the consurrence of the Attorney General, to furnish information contained in reports made under this Act to the foreign government concerned. Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission. | 2024-08-01T19:33:09Z | |
| 94-hr-15114 | 94 | hr | 15114 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit the exportation of horses intended for slaughter. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-09 | 1976-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | F000215 | 1 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1969 to prohibit exportation of horses intended for slaughter. | 2024-08-01T19:33:01Z | |
| 94-s-3738 | 94 | s | 3738 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to exempt from duties and taxes supplies for certain additional classes of vessels. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-06 | 1976-08-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to exempt from customs duties and international revenue tax supplies for United States and foreign naval and maritime training vessels, oceanographic research vessels, cablelaying vessels, vessels engaged in salvage operations in international waters, ocean mining vessels, ocean drilling vessels, vessels engaged in supplying other vessels or stations on the high seas, vessels and ocean stations engaged in power generation or communication or communications relay, and vessels engaged in data collection from the sea or the air. | 2024-08-01T19:37:31Z | |
| 94-s-3741 | 94 | s | 3741 | Foreign Payments Disclosure Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-06 | 1976-08-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | Foreign Payments Disclosure Act - Requires any person who makes payments to any individual or entity in connection with an official action, sale, or contract with a foreign government for the commercial benefit of the person or foreign affiliate to report such payments to the Secretary of Commerce under regulations issued by such Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate bookkeeping regulations and to conduct investigations to enforce this Act. Authorizes a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for failure to file a required report, failure to maintain records, negligent omission of required information from such a report, or for negligent statement of false information in such a report. Permits the Attorney General to bring an action in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Imposes a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, except that a legal entity shall be fined not more than $100,000, for failure to file under this Act. Imposes a fine of not more than $100,000 and imprisonment for not more than three years, except that a legal entity shall be fined not more than $500,000, for knowing falsification of reports under this Act. Directs the Secretary to disseminate copies of such report to (1) the Department of Justice, (2) the Department of State, (3) the Internal Revenue Service, and (4) where the person filing is subject to the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to that Commission. Specifies procedures for keeping such a report confidential and making such report public. Authorizes the Attorney General, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Attorney General to furnish information contained in reports made under this Act to the foreign government concerned. Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission. | 2025-09-02T18:52:34Z | |
| 94-hr-15019 | 94 | hr | 15019 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-03 | 1976-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 7 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:33:04Z | |
| 94-s-3720 | 94 | s | 3720 | Shrimp Import Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-03 | 1976-08-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 8 | Shrimp Import Act - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on the importation of shrimp. Restricts the importation of shrimp to the amount imported during a specified base period, to be determined by the Secretary of Commerce. Imposes restrictions upon importation of headless shrimp and upon the quantity per month. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to increase or decrease such restrictions in response to consumer demand and the domestic shrimp industry. Establishes and authorizes appropriations for a shrimp marketing research, and food assistance fund. Establishes the Shrimp Food Assistance Account, under the Secretary of Agriculture, to purchase surplus domestic shrimp. | 2025-09-02T18:52:31Z | |
| 94-hr-14997 | 94 | hr | 14997 | A bill to amend section 502 (b) (2) of the Trade Act of 1974 to remove certain restrictions on countries which may be designated as beneficiary developing countries. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-08-02 | 1976-08-02 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8] | LA | D | L000417 | 0 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974, with respect to developing countries which receive certain tariff preferences, to repeal the restrictions which prohibit the President from designating as a "beneficiary developing country" any country which is a member of an arrangement of foreign countries which participates in any action resulting in unreasonable price increases or disrupts the world economy. | 2024-08-01T19:33:04Z | |
| 94-hr-14976 | 94 | hr | 14976 | Customs Modernization Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-30 | 1976-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 0 | Title I: Modernization of Customs Procedures - Customs Modernization Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to specify rates of duty on articles for consumption upon which the payment of duty may be delayed, and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe time limits within which the consignee of imported merchandise shall make entry for such merchandise. Amends such Act to repeal specified administrative requirements with respect to the release of imported merchandise from customs custody. Authorizes the Secretary to permit an alternative procedure for payment of duty on imported merchandise delayed. Amends such Act to require importers to maintain certain records with respect to imported articles, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to set forth procedures for the examination of importers and others in investigations with respect to the entry or return of imported articles. Imposes a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, together with the cost of prosecution, for failure to respond to a summons issued pursuant to such investigations. Stipulates, as a penalty for willful production of false documents or false swearing in such examinations, a person shall be adjudged guilty of perjury and, if such person is the importer of investigated merchandise, shall forfeit such merchandise or the value thereof. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the penalties for failure of an importer to maintain or produce importation records for inspection by the Secretary of the Treasury. Amends such Act to permit withdrawal of imported merchandise from warehousing pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the delayed payment or alternative payment of duty. Sets forth procedures, under the Tariff Act of 1930, for the imposition of a monetary penalty or seizure and forfeiture of imported merchandise (1) for entry or attempted entry of such merchandise by fraud, or (2) for neglige… | 2025-09-02T18:49:38Z | |
| 94-hres-1452 | 94 | hres | 1452 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House relative to a study by the Secretary of Agriculture on palm oil imports. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-30 | 1976-07-30 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture study the impact of the development of the foreign palm oil industry on the domestic vegetable oil industry. Directs the Secretary, if such study justifies, to recommend that the administration negotiate bilateral agreements with the principal palm oil producing countries to provide reasonable restraints against excessive imports of palm oil into the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:21:24Z | |
| 94-hr-14948 | 94 | hr | 14948 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-29 | 1976-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2] | GA | D | M000244 | 4 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act - Prohibits the importation of palm oil and palm oil products unless the Secretary of Agriculture certifies that such products are pure and wholesome and meet sanitation standards. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such standards, and to inspect such imports. Requires that such imports meet the packaging and labeling requirements in effect in the United States and specify the country of origin. Makes all palm oil in the United States subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Sets forth labeling requirements for palm oil in the United States Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, for violation of this Act. Increases such penalties to a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or both, when such violation includes an intent to defraud. | 2025-09-02T18:49:28Z | |
| 94-hr-14910 | 94 | hr | 14910 | A bill to prohibit the importation of products made from the livers of ducks or geese which have been force fed. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001153 | 0 | Prohibits the importation of any product made from the liver of any duck or goose which has been force-fed. | 2024-08-01T19:32:55Z | |
| 94-hr-14921 | 94 | hr | 14921 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Poage, W. R. [D-TX-11] | TX | D | P000398 | 1 | Palm Oil and Palm Oil Products Inspection and Identification Act - Prohibits the importation of palm oil and palm oil products unless the Secretary of Agriculture certifies that such products are pure and wholesome and meet sanitation standards. Authorizes the Secretary to establish such standards, and to inspect such imports. Requires that such imports meet the packaging and labeling requirements in effect in the United States and specify the country of origin. Makes all palm oil in the United States subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Sets forth labeling requirements for palm oil in the United States Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both, for violation of this Act. Increases such penalties to a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or both, when such violation includes an intent to defraud. | 2025-09-02T18:49:34Z | |
| 94-s-3704 | 94 | s | 3704 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-28 | 1976-07-28 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 3 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:37:30Z | |
| 94-hr-14881 | 94 | hr | 14881 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:32:55Z | |
| 94-hr-14889 | 94 | hr | 14889 | A bill to impose quantitative limitations on the importation of mushrooms into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-27 | 1976-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21] | PA | D | D000255 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to limit the importation of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:32:54Z | |
| 94-s-3695 | 94 | s | 3695 | Professional and Technical Assistance to Exporting Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-23 | 1976-07-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 1 | Professional and Technical Assistance to Exporting Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a procedure within the Bureau of Census of the Department of Commerce to insure that shippers' export declarations contain the address of exporters. Directs the semi-annual compilation of total exports by States, country of destination, and schedule B commodity group. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, to carry out and evaluate this Act. Directs the Secretary to adjust the areas served by the field offices of the Department of Commerce to conform to State boundaries and authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, to carry out such adjustment. | 2025-09-02T18:52:34Z | |
| 94-hr-14819 | 94 | hr | 14819 | Multinational Business Enterprise Information Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 0 | Multinational Business Enterprise Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to gather information on the investments, sales, employment, research funds, and branch and affiliate location of multinational business enterprises whose aggregate assets exceed $50,000,000. Requires that such information cover the two years preceding the date of submission. Defines "multinational business enterprise" and "United States business enterprise" under this Act. Directs the Secretary: (1) to publish such information, and statistical data derived from such information; and (2) to make such information available to the Adjustment Assistance Coordinating Committee, the International Trade Commission, and any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. Imposes a fine of $10,000 for failure to furnish information required under this Act. Permits the Secretary to bring a civil action under this Act seeking a mandatory injunction to command compliance with this Act. Imposes a fine of $10,000 or not more than one year imprisonment or both for willful violation of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:49:29Z | |
| 94-hres-1419 | 94 | hres | 1419 | A resolution relating to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on subsidized palm oil production and to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on palm oil imports into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-22 | 1976-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House that the President should initiate discussions leading to negotiations with other nations to restrain the growth of palm oil imports into the United States. Calls upon development agencies to make an analysis of the impact of support of the production in developing countries of specific agricultural commodities for export on agricultural adjustments in other nations. Calls for action by the United States and development agencies to insure that the resources available for agricultural development in the developing nations of the world are directed at the relief of hunger and malnutrition. | 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z | |
| 94-s-3685 | 94 | s | 3685 | A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1977, the duty on certain docorubicin hydrochloride antibiotics. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-21 | 1976-07-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY] | WY | R | H000170 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend the customs duty on certain docorubicin hydrochloride antibistics. | 2024-08-01T19:37:30Z | |
| 94-hr-14750 | 94 | hr | 14750 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to strengthen the antiboycott provisions of such Act, and to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enhance investor disclosure provisions of that Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-20 | 1976-07-20 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 2 | Title I: Foreign Boycotts - Foreign Boycotts Act - Makes it the policy of the United States to oppose, under the provisions of the Export Administration Act, restrictive trade practices or boycotts imposed by foreign countries against any domestic concern of the United States. Provides for the promulgation of rules by the Secretary of Commerce to require that any domestic concern which receives a request for the furnishing of information on the signing of agreements which have the effect of furthering or supporting restrictive trade practices or boycotts by foreign countries to transmit to the Secretary a report stating specified information. Authorizes the Secretary to impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of the requirements of this Act. Title II: Disclosure - Domestic and Foreign Investment Improved Disclosure Act - Requires notification, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, by any investor of a proposed acquisition of more than five percent of the equity securities of any United States companys, within ten days after such acquisition, to the issuer of the security, the exchange where it is traded, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sets forth requirements for the statement to be filed with the Commission including: (1) the background, identity, residence, and nationality of such owner and any other person on whose behalf the purchases are to be effected; (2) the source and amount of the funds or other consideration used in making the purchase; (3) the purpose of the acquisition; and (4) the number of shares which are beneficially owned. Grants the Commission authority to seek injunctive relief as it deems necessary and appropriate to secure compliance with this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:32:49Z | |
| 94-hr-14703 | 94 | hr | 14703 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-19 | 1976-07-19 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 17 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:42Z | |
| 94-sres-487 | 94 | sres | 487 | An original resolution relating to the negotiation of voluntary restraints on palm oil imports into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-15 | 1976-07-20 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should initiate discussions leading to negotiations with other nations to restrain the growth of palm oil imports into the United States. Calls upon development agencies to make an analysis of the impact of support of the production in developing countries of specific agricultural commodities for export on agricultural adjustments in other nations. Calls for action by the United States and development agencies to insure that the resources available for agricultural development in the developing nations of the world are directed at the relief of hunger and malnutrition. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 94-hr-14681 | 94 | hr | 14681 | A bill to provide for termination of investment insurance and guaranties issued by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in any case in which the investor makes a significant payment to an official of a foreign government for the purpose of influencing the actions of such government. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-01 | 1976-08-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 2 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to direct the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to issue regulations under which investment insurance and guaranties issued by such Corporation shall be terminated upon a determination that an investor has made a significant payment to an official or political party of a foreign government to influence the actions of such government. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hres-1400 | 94 | hres | 1400 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House relative to a study by the Secretary of Agriculture on palm oil imports. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-07-01 | 1976-10-01 | Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 94-1748 (Part I). | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture study the impact of the development of the foreign palm oil industry on the domestic vegetable oil industry. Directs the Secretary, if such study justifies, to recommend that the administration negotiate bilateral agreements with the principal palm oil producing countries to provide reasonable restraints against excessive imports of palm oil into the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:21:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14593 | 94 | hr | 14593 | A bill to revise and reorganize the classification and the rates of duty on certain pipes and tubes and blanks therefor of iron or steel. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-29 | 1976-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17] | OH | R | A000221 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States (1) to reorganize the classification of specified iron or steel pipes and tubes, and blanks therefor, and (2) to revise the customs duties imposed on such products. | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-hr-14598 | 94 | hr | 14598 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States with respect to the tariff treatment accorded to sheets manufactured from acrylic resin materials. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-29 | 1976-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | G000420 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to set forth the customs duty on acrylic resin sheets and to exclude from tariff classification as rubber and plastics scrap or profile shapes such scrap or shapes improved by grinding on the edges, drilling, milling, hemming, or otherwise processing for a useful commercial purpose. | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-hr-14599 | 94 | hr | 14599 | A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on the importation of fluorspar. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-29 | 1976-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | G000420 | 2 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend temporarily the customs duty on fluorspar. | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-hr-14600 | 94 | hr | 14600 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States with respect to the tariff treatment accorded to technologically advanced, high precision watches and watch movements. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-29 | 1976-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | G000420 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to set forth tariff treatment and marking requirements for clocks and watches with modular movements, liquid-crystal display, or light-emitting diode display. | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-hr-14574 | 94 | hr | 14574 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-28 | 1976-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Clancy, Donald D. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | C000409 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:43Z | |
| 94-s-3623 | 94 | s | 3623 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to adjust the rates of duty on jade. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-25 | 1976-06-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a customs duty on jade. | 2024-08-01T19:37:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14490 | 94 | hr | 14490 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the special tariff treatment accorded to articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-22 | 1976-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on (1) articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States, and (2) specified metal articles manufactured in the United States and exported for further processing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:42Z | |
| 94-hr-14375 | 94 | hr | 14375 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to strengthen the anti-boycott provisions of such act, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enhance investor disclosure provisions of that act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-15 | 1976-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 13 | Title I: Foreign Boycotts - Foreign Boycotts Act - Makes it the policy of the United States to oppose, under the provisions of the Export Administration Act, restrictive trade practices or boycotts imposed by foreign countries against any domestic concern of the United States. Provides for the promulgation of rules by the Secretary of Commerce to require that any domestic concern which receives a request for the furnishing of information on the signing of agreements which have the effect of furthering or supporting restrictive trade practices or boycotts by foreign countries to transmit to the Secretary a report stating specified information. Authorizes the Secretary to impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of the requirements of this Act. Title II: Disclosure - Domestic and Foreign Investment Improved Disclosure Act - Requires notification, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, by any investor of a proposed acquisition of more than five percent of the equity securities of any United States companys, within ten days after such acquisition, to the issuer of the security, the exchange where it is traded, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Sets forth requirements for the statement to be filed with the Commission including: (1) the background, identity, residence, and nationality of such owner and any other person on whose behalf the purchases are to be effected; (2) the source and amount of the funds or other consideration used in making the purchase; (3) the purpose of the acquisition; and (4) the number of shares which are beneficially owned. Grants the Commission authority to seek injunctive relief as it deems necessary and appropriate to secure compliance with this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:32:29Z | |
| 94-hr-14379 | 94 | hr | 14379 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the special tariff treatment accorded to articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-15 | 1976-06-15 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on (1) articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States, and (2) specified metal articles manufactured in the United States and exported for further processing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z | |
| 94-s-3562 | 94 | s | 3562 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide that certain netting belts used in connection with the growing and harvesting of mushrooms be admitted free of duty. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-14 | 1976-06-14 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to admit free of customs duty certain netting belts used in the growing and harvesting of mushrooms. | 2024-08-01T19:37:22Z | |
| 94-hr-14339 | 94 | hr | 14339 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide that certain netting belts used in connection with the growing and harvesting of mushrooms be admitted free of duty. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to admit certain netting belts used in the growing and harvesting of mushrooms free of customs duty. | 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z | |
| 94-hr-14340 | 94 | hr | 14340 | International Contributions, Payments, and Gifts Disclosure Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-11 | 1976-06-11 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | International Contribution, Payments, and Gifts Disclosure Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require any issuer of a registered security to submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission information on an annual basis regarding foreign political contributions, payments to employees of foreign governments, and payments to employees of foreign businesses. Requires such issuer to maintain records of such payments for five years. Sets forth penalties of $25,000 fine and imprisonment for not less than one month nor more than two years for knowing failure to file a required statement, filing a false statement, or failure to obtain complete information for such statement, unless prevented by foreign law. Requires that such information be made public unless the President determines that such disclosure will impair United States foreign policy. Requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual foreign policy analysis of the contributions, payments and gift information collected by the Securities and Exchange Commission under this Act, to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the International Relations Committee of the House of Representatives. Directs each company reporting under this Act to disclose aggregate contributions, payments, and gift information in its annual report to shareholders. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make such contributions, payments, and gifts nondeductible for tax purposes when made by a foreign corporation or a domestic international sales corporation. Requires establishment of an audit committee on the Board of Directors of each company to investigate company operations arising from this Act. Requires such committee to report any investigation to the shareholders and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to grant a cause of action to a shareholder for actual damages arising from such contributions, payments, or gifts or failure to comply with this Act. Grants a cause of action to a competitor for actual … | 2025-09-02T18:49:17Z | |
| 94-hr-14297 | 94 | hr | 14297 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-10 | 1976-06-10 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:31Z | |
| 94-hr-14315 | 94 | hr | 14315 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-10 | 1976-06-10 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Hungate, William L. [D-MO-9] | MO | D | H000965 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:32:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14272 | 94 | hr | 14272 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of imported articles and containers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-09 | 1976-06-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] | LA | R | M000923 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that when any imported article, the container of which is required to be marked under such Act, is removed from the container and offered for sale in a new package, such new package shall be marked to indicate the country of origin. Directs the seizure and forfeiture of articles offered for sale in violation of this Act. Makes such requirements inapplicable to cases in which the Secretary of the Treasury finds that compliance would necessitate substantial changes in customary trade practices. | 2024-08-01T19:32:23Z | |
| 94-s-3516 | 94 | s | 3516 | A bill requiring the President to suspend economic assistance, military assistance, Government and commercial sales of arms, Export-Import Bank loans, and the generalized system of preference to any country that wilfully aids or abets terrorism. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-03 | 1976-06-03 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 2 | Requires the President to suspend: (1) economic assistance; (2) military assistance; (3) sales of defense articles and services; (4) Export-Import Bank loans; (5) credits and guarantees under the Foreign Military Sales Act; and (6) certain preference status under the Trade Act of 1974, to any country which willfully aids or abets international terrorism. Permits the President: (1) to find that national security justifies assistance continuation; and (2) to continue such assistance unless disapproved by Congress. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hr-14140 | 94 | hr | 14140 | A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on concentrate of poppy straw used in producing codeine or morphine. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-02 | 1976-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Schneebeli, Herman T. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | S000135 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on concentrate of poppy straw used in producing codeine or morphine. | 2024-08-01T19:32:17Z | |
| 94-hr-14109 | 94 | hr | 14109 | A bill to revise and reorganize the classification and the rates of duty on certain pipes and tubes and blanks therefor of iron or steel. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-01 | 1976-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States (1) to reorganize the classification of specified iron or steel pipes and tubes, and blanks therefor, and (2) to revise the customs duties imposed on such products. | 2024-08-01T19:32:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14110 | 94 | hr | 14110 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the special tariff treatment accorded to articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-06-01 | 1976-06-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | S000762 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on (1) articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States, and (2) specified metal articles manufactured in the United States and exported for further processing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:23Z | |
| 94-hr-14048 | 94 | hr | 14048 | A bill to extend until July 1, 1979, the duty-free treatment on copying lathes used for making rough or finished shoe lasts. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-27 | 1976-05-27 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Burke, James A. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | B001092 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend until July 1, 1979, the duty-free treatment on copying lathes for rough or finished shoe lasts. | 2024-08-01T19:32:16Z | |
| 94-s-3500 | 94 | s | 3500 | International Trade Commission Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-27 | 1976-05-27 | Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT] | CT | D | R000191 | 0 | International Trade Commission Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to set forth procedures to be followed with respect to a divided vote by the International Trade Commission on import relief. Increases to seven the number of commissioners. Declares ineligible for re-appointment commissioners who have served for four years (formerly five years). Redesignates the dates at which the terms of commissioners shall expire. Reduces the term of office for a commissioner to seven years. Alters the means by which the chairman of the Commission is chosen. Reduces the term of office of the chairman to 12 months. Continues in office until June 16, 1977, the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Commission holding office upon enactment of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:52:24Z | |
| 94-hr-14010 | 94 | hr | 14010 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-25 | 1976-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] | WV | D | S000473 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:15Z | |
| 94-hr-13967 | 94 | hr | 13967 | A bill to increase for a 5 year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-24 | 1976-05-24 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] | IL | D | A000212 | 6 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:14Z | |
| 94-hr-13955 | 94 | hr | 13955 | An Act to provide for amendment of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-21 | 1976-10-19 | Public law 94-564. | House | Rep. Rees, Thomas M. [D-CA-23] | CA | D | R000134 | 7 | (Measure passed Senate) Amends the Bretton Woods Agreement Act to authorize the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund to accept specified amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund and to consent to an increase in the United States quota in the Fund. Directs the U.S. Governor of the Fund to vote against the establishment of a Council authorized under Article XII of the Fund Articles of Agreement if the U.S. vote in the Council would be less than its weighted-vote in the Fund. Permits the Governor of the Fund to serve as councillor, under circumstances specified in the Articles. Redefines certain actions by the President or other person or agency with respect to the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development which require Congressional approval. Authorizes loans, not exceeding $2,000,000,000 at any one time, to carry out the decision of January 5, 1962 of the Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund. Amends the Special Drawing Rights Act to conform to the amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund. Amends the Par Value Modification Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a new par value of the dollar. Amends the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 to: (1) authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to deal in gold and foreign exchange and other instruments of credit and securities, under specified circumstances, as he may deem necessary to the United States obligations in the International Monetary Fund; and (2) set the legal standard for the value of gold held against gold certificates. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hr-13937 | 94 | hr | 13937 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 so as to exempt private vessels and aircraft entering or departing from the United States at night or on Sunday or a holiday from provisions requiring payment to the United States for overtime services of customs officers and employees. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-20 | 1976-05-20 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Talcott, Burt L. [R-CA-16] | CA | R | T000022 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to exempt private vessels and aircraft entering or departing the United States at night or on Sunday or a holiday from required payment to the United States for overtime services of customs officers and employees. Prohibits imposition of any such charge upon the owner, operator, or agent of such private aircraft or vessel for the services of officers and employees of the: (1) Immigration and Naturalization Service; (2) the Public Health Service; or (3) the Department of Agriculture. | 2024-08-01T19:32:14Z | |
| 94-s-3463 | 94 | s | 3463 | Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-20 | 1976-05-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000701 | 0 | Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to pay in as capital of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation such sums as may be needed for fiscal year 1978 to carry out direct investment programs and activities. Increases to $100,000,000 the amount required in the Insurance Reserve of the Corporation before appropriations may be made to augment such Reserve. Increases to $250,000,000 the limitation upon the aggregate amount of certain obligations which the Corporation may have outstanding at one time. Increases to two years the period during which such obligations must be repaid to the Treasury. | 2025-09-02T18:52:20Z | |
| 94-s-3465 | 94 | s | 3465 | A bill to provide for increased participation by the United States in the International Development Association. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-20 | 1976-05-20 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000701 | 0 | Amends the International Development Association Act to authorize the United States Governor of the Association to make the United States contribution to the Fifth Replenishment of the Resources of the Association. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for such contribution. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hr-13886 | 94 | hr | 13886 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:06Z | |
| 94-hr-13898 | 94 | hr | 13898 | A bill to revise and reorganize the classification and the rates of duty on certain pipes and tubes and blanks therefor of iron or steel. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Green, William J. [D-PA-3] | PA | D | G000420 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States (1) to reorganize the classification of specified iron or steel pipes and tubes, and blanks therefor, and (2) to revise the customs duties imposed on such products. | 2024-08-01T19:32:06Z | |
| 94-s-3454 | 94 | s | 3454 | A bill to provide for amendment of the Bretton Woods Agreement Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL] | AL | D | S000701 | 0 | Amends the Bretton Woods Agreement Act to authorize the United States Governor of the International Monetary Fund to accept specified amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund and to consent to an increase in the United States quota in the Fund. Redefines certain actions by the President or other person or agency with respect to the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development which require Congressional approval. Amends the Special Drawing Rights Act to conform to the amendments to the Articles of Agreement of the Fund. Amends the Par Value Modification Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a new par value of the dollar. Amends the Gold Reserve Act of 1934 to set the legal standard for the value of gold held against gold certificates. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 94-hconres-638 | 94 | hconres | 638 | Concurrent resolution to protest European duties on oilseeds and oilseed meal. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President shall seek the elimination of surety deposit requirements on vegetable protein products imposed by the European Economic Community. Provides that if the President shall fail to eliminate such requirements, he shall obtain full compensation for such actions under article XXIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. | 2024-08-01T19:20:32Z | |
| 94-hr-13848 | 94 | hr | 13848 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the special tariff treatment accorded to articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2] | PA | D | N000113 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on (1) articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States, and (2) specified metal articles manufactured in the United States and exported for further processing. | 2024-08-01T19:32:06Z | |
| 94-hres-1202 | 94 | hres | 1202 | Resolution calling on the Committee on Ways and Means to require an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission into the injury to the domestic nonrubber foot ware industry being caused by imports. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-18 | 1976-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2] | MO | D | S001134 | 2 | Calls on the House Committee on Ways and Means to undertake an investigation of the importation of nonrubber footwear. Urges the United States International Trade Commission to reach a recommendation regarding the import relief necessary to prevent or remedy the injury caused by such imports to the domestic nonrubber footwear industry. | 2024-08-01T19:21:20Z | |
| 94-hr-13820 | 94 | hr | 13820 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-17 | 1976-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1] | WV | D | M000845 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:08Z | |
| 94-hr-13827 | 94 | hr | 13827 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States in order to eliminate all import duties on wool not finer than 46s. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-17 | 1976-05-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to revise the classification of wool for purposes of customs duties and to eliminate all import duties on wool of certain classifications. | 2024-08-01T19:32:08Z | |
| 94-hr-13780 | 94 | hr | 13780 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-13 | 1976-05-13 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Johnson, Albert W. [R-PA-23] | PA | R | J000115 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:07Z | |
| 94-hr-13798 | 94 | hr | 13798 | A bill to increase for a 5-year period the duty on certain hand tools, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-13 | 1976-05-13 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] | MI | D | T000356 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase for a five-year period the customs duty on specified hand tools. | 2024-08-01T19:32:07Z | |
| 94-hr-13738 | 94 | hr | 13738 | Overseas Investment Study Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2] | PA | D | N000113 | 0 | Overseas Investment Study Act - Directs the President to conduct a comprehensive study of investment in foreign countries by American companies. Directs the President to report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations the findings and recommendations pursuant to such study. | 2025-09-02T18:48:59Z | |
| 94-hr-13739 | 94 | hr | 13739 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States by repealing item 807 of schedule 8, part 1, subpart B. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] | CA | D | P000121 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to repeal the duty imposed on articles assembled abroad with components produced in the United States. | 2024-08-01T19:31:59Z | |
| 94-hr-13756 | 94 | hr | 13756 | Multinational Business Enterprise Information Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1976-05-12 | 1976-05-12 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22] | NY | D | B000472 | 1 | Multinational Business Enterprise Information Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to gather information on the investments, sales, employment, research funds, and branch and affiliate location of multinational business enterprises whose aggregate assets exceed $50,000,000. Requires that such information cover the two years preceding the date of submission. Defines "multinational business enterprise" and "United States business enterprise" under this Act. Directs the Secretary: (1) to publish such information, and statistical data derived from such information; and (2) to make such information available to the Adjustment Assistance Coordinating Committee, the International Trade Commission, and any committee of the House of Representatives or the Senate. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. Imposes a fine of $10,000 for failure to furnish information required under this Act. Permits the Secretary to bring a civil action under this Act seeking a mandatory injunction to command compliance with this Act. Imposes a fine of $10,000 or not more than one year imprisonment or both for willful violation of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:48:58Z |
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