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| 99-hr-5733 | 99 | hr | 5733 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to allow gifts to be exported under a general license. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to permit the export, under a general license, to any destination of any gift parcel, subject to the appropriate conditions, except that the Secretary may not impose a restriction of less than $400 in a domestic retail value for each such gift parcel. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5719 | 99 | hr | 5719 | A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to allow gifts of not less than $400 to be exported under a general license. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to permit the export, under a general license, to any destination of a gift parcel of not less than $400 in domestic retail value, subject to the appropriate conditions. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5724 | 99 | hr | 5724 | A bill relating to the enforcement of the Steel Import Stabilization Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-16 | 1986-10-16 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] | OH | D | P000170 | 0 | Amends the Steel Import Stabilization Act to provide that any steel product that is manufactured in a country that is not party to a bilateral arrangement (a non-arrangement country) from steel which is melted and poured in a country that is an arrangement country will be treated for purposes of the quantitative restrictions under that arrangement as if it were a product of an arrangement country. Requires the Customs Serivce, if provided with documentation that a steel product was exported by an arrangement country to a non-arrangement country where the product was transformed for export to the United States, to treat such documented product as if it were a product of the arrangement country for purposes of quantitative restrictions. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to consult with Canada, Sweden, and Taiwan for the purpose of negotiating bilaterial steel arrangements with such countries. Restricts imports of steel from such countries if such consultations do not result in the successful negotiation of arrangements within 90 days of enactment of this Act. Authorizes the USTR to waive or modify such restrictions if it is in the national economic interest to do so. Requires the USTR to review such decision semiannually and, if appropriate, reimpose such restrictions. Requires the USTR to report to the appropriate congressional committees on such decisions and reviews. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to monitor imports under the bilateral arrangements in order to determine whether import restrictions are being complied with. Provides for enforcement of such restrictions based on the monitoring reports. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5683 | 99 | hr | 5683 | A bill to deny Most-Favored-Nation treatment to imports from Yugoslavia. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 134 | Denies most-favored-nation treatment to imports from Yugoslavia unless, within ten days of enactment of this Act, the President reports to the Congress that Yugoslavia has released all U.S. citizens who have been detained without justification and that Yugoslavia has ceased to implement a program which results in such unjustified detainment of U.S citizens. Requires such denial of most-favored-nation treatment, if it goes into effect, to remain in effect until such conditions are met. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5686 | 99 | hr | 5686 | Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 22 | (Measure passed House, amended) Title I: Tariff Provision - Declares that amendments to the Schedules refer to amendments to the Tariff Schedules of the United States. Subtitle A: Permanent Changes in Tariff Treatment - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reclassify and impose a duty on casein, caseinates, and milk protein concentrate for human food and animal feed use. Reduces the duty on salted and dried plums. Imposes a duty on natural unconcentrated, non-reconstituted grapefruit juice. Grants duty-free treatment to hatters' fur. Treats plywoods with tongued, grooved, lapped, or otherwise worked edges as plywood for tariff purposes. Provides that certain gloves (those without fourchettes and constructed of a textile fabric with rubber or plastics) shall be regarded as gloves of textile materials. Creates a new tariff classification to cover imports of certain woven fabrics of man-made fibers. Includes all forms of silicone in the term "synthetic plastics materials." Imposes a duty on silicone resins and materials. Creates a new tariff classification to cover the imports of motor fuel blending stocks. Imposes a duty on motor fuel blending stocks. Reclassifies a "slab" of iron or steel to be not less than two inches in thickness. Provides that television picture tubes imported in combination with, or incorporated into, other articles are to be classified as television picture tubes (subject to an increased duty) unless they are incorporated or put into kits for incorporation into complete television receivers or into certain other fully assembled units. Imposes an 11 percent duty on all imports on or before October 31, 1987, of television picture tubes which would be included in such assembled units but for this Act. Grants duty-free treatment to all imports on or before December 31, 1990, of certain small color television picture tubes. Excludes extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters with respect to the duty treatment of electro-surgical apparatus. Provides a duty on bicycle-type speedomete… | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5688 | 99 | hr | 5688 | A bill to require the posting of a surety bond with respect to products manufactured in foreign countries or customs unions. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] | MD | R | B000392 | 9 | Prohibits products that are manufactured in a foreign country or customs union from entering the United States unless the manufacturer of such products or an agent of the manufacturer posts a surety bond with the Customs Service. Requires such bond to be equal to 20 percent of the appraised value of such products. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to such bonds. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2915 | 99 | s | 2915 | A bill to deny most-favored-nation treatment to imports from Yugoslavia. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] | MI | D | R000249 | 0 | Denies most-favored-nation treatment of imports from Yugoslavia unless, within ten days of enactment of this Act, the President reports to the Congress that Yugoslavia has released all U.S. citizens who have been detained without justification and that Yugoslavia has ceased to implement a program which results in such unjustified detainment of U.S. citizens. Requires such denial of most-favored-nation treatment, if it goes into effect, to remain in effect until such conditions are met. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-sres-504 | 99 | sres | 504 | A resolution relating to United States-Japan ash trade. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-09 | 1986-10-09 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] | WY | R | W000092 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should take appropriate action to obtain the elimination of anticompetitive Japanese practices that restrict U.S. exports of soda ash. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5667 | 99 | hr | 5667 | Energy Security Policy Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-08 | 1986-10-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. | House | Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large] | WY | R | C000344 | 0 | Energy Security Policy Act of 1986 - Requires the President to submit recommendations to the Congress regarding a national energy security policy within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Requires that such policy include action necessary to protect the United States from the threat of excessive dependence on foreign oil imports. Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to: (1) increase the duties on imported petroleum; (2) impose an additional variable import duty on such petroleum; and (3) subject motor fuel blending stock to import duties. | 2025-08-29T16:33:22Z | |
| 99-hconres-405 | 99 | hconres | 405 | A concurrent resolution providing that the President, at his meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, insist that the Soviet Union comply with the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Long-Term Grain Agreement. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-07 | 1986-10-07 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 22 | Declares that the President, at his meeting with General Secretary Gorbachev in Reykjavik, Iceland, should insist that the Soviet Union comply with the United States-Union of Soviet Socialists Republics Long-Term Grain Agreement negotiated in 1983. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-s-2909 | 99 | s | 2909 | Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-03 | 1986-10-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 1 | Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act - Prohibits an article from being imported into the United States from Northern Ireland unless documentation is presented at the time of entry indicating that the enterprise which manufactured or assembled such article was in compliance at the time of manufacture with certain fair employment principles (such as freedom from religious discrimination). Provides that such principles are based on the MacBride Principles, a nine point set of guidelines for fair employment in Northern Ireland. Requires that any U.S. person who has a branch or office in Northern Ireland or who controls an enterprise in Northern Ireland in which more than 20 people are employed shall take the necessary steps to insure that such employment principles are implemented and that this Act is complied with. Requires each such U.S. person to report to the Secretary of Commerce on compliance with this Act. Sets forth the fair employment principles. Authorizes the President to waive the requirements of this Act in the interest of national security. Requires such waiver to become effective 90 days after the President submits a justification of such waiver to the Congress unless the Congress adopts a joint resolution disapproving the waiver. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution. | 2025-08-29T16:31:37Z | |
| 99-hr-5627 | 99 | hr | 5627 | Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-10-01 | 1986-10-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | F000141 | 19 | Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act - Prohibits an article from being imported into the United States from Northern Ireland unless documentation is presented at the time of entry indicating that the enterprise which manufactured or assembled such article was in compliance at the time of manufacture with certain fair employment principles (such as freedom from religious discrimination). Provides that such principles are based on the MacBride Principles, a nine point set of guidelines for fair employment in Northern Ireland. Requires that any U.S. person who has a branch or office in Northern Ireland or who controls an enterprise in Northern Ireland in which more than 20 people are employed shall take the necessary steps to insure that such employment principles are implemented and that this Act is complied with. Requires each such U.S. person to report to the Secretary of Commerce on compliance with this Act. Sets forth the fair employment principles. Authorizes the President to waive the requirements of this Act in the interest of national security. Requires such waiver to become effective 90 days after the President submits a justification of such waiver to the Congress unless the Congress adopts a joint resolution disapproving the waiver. Provides for expedited consideration of such resolution. | 2025-08-29T16:31:59Z | |
| 99-s-2895 | 99 | s | 2895 | A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to review certain antidumping agreements with Canadian producers of potassium chloride. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-30 | 1986-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to review all agreements entered into by any producer of potassium chloride in Canada under the Antidumping Act, 1921. Requires the Secretary to determine, within 120 days of enactment of this Act, whether any such producer has, at any time during the most recent 12 month period, sold potassium chloride at less than its foreign market value. Requires the Secretary to impose an antidumping duty on imports of potassium chloride from such producers if the Secretary determines that sales at less than foreign market value have taken place. Requires the Secretary to: (1) initiate antidumping investigations with respect to potassium chloride produced by other producers; and (2) provide notice of such investigations to the International Trade Commission. Provides for suspension or termination of such reviews, investigations, and orders. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hres-567 | 99 | hres | 567 | A resolution relating to the tariff on chocolate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-29 | 1986-09-30 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 39 | Declares that the President should use all appropriate powers to secure from Japan a reduction of that nation's tariff on chocolate to a level equal to that of the United States by April 1987. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5591 | 99 | hr | 5591 | A bill to amend the Steel Import Stabilization Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-24 | 1986-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 31 | Amends the Steel Import Stabilization Act to provide that any steel product that is manufactured in a country that is not party to a bilateral arrangement (a non-arrangement country) from steel which is melted and poured in a country that is an arrangement country will be treated for purposes of the quantitative restrictions under that arrangement as if it were a product of an arrangement country. Requires the Customs Service, if provided with documentation that a steel product was exported by an arrangement country to a non-arrangement country where the product was transformed for export to the United States, to treat such documented product as if it were a product of the arrangement country for purposes of quantitative restrictions. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to consult with Canada, Sweden, and Taiwan for the purpose of negotiating bilateral steel arrangements with such countries. Restricts imports of steel from such countries if such consultations do not result in the successful negotiation of arrangements within 90 days of enactment of this Act. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hres-561 | 99 | hres | 561 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should negotiate a multilateral wheat production agreement with the other wheat exporting countries. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-24 | 1986-10-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate with the governments of other leading wheat exporting countries to: (1) ensure stable wheat prices through a multilateral wheat production agreement; and (2) eliminate subsidies of commercial wheat exports. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hconres-393 | 99 | hconres | 393 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the initiation of free trade area negotiations with the Republic of the Philippines. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] | NJ | D | G000511 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should initiate discussions with the Government of the Philippines to determine whether negotiation of a reciprocal bilateral free trade area agreement would be feasible and in the mutual economic interest. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hres-556 | 99 | hres | 556 | A resolution relating to the tariff on chocolate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-29 | For Further Action See H.Res.567. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 46 | Declares that the President should use all appropriate powers to secure from Japan a reduction of that nation's tariff on chocolate to a level equal to that of the United States by April 1987. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2853 | 99 | s | 2853 | Large Electrical Equipment Trade and Access Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC] | NC | R | B000966 | 0 | Large Electrical Equipment Trade and Access Act of 1986 - Requires the President, within three months of enactment of this Act, to initiate market access negotiations with the government of each foreign country in which large electrical equipment is manufactured. Exempts a country from such negotiation requirement if: (1) the President determines that there is no credible evidence that U.S. manufacturers of large electrical equipment have been denied in that country market opportunities which are substantially equivalent to the market opportunities available in the United States for such equipment from that country; and (2) a sale of one or more kinds of certain large U.S. manufactured electrical equipment was made in such country during the three years preceding enactment of this Act. Defines large electrical equipment as large transformers, generators, and steam turbines. Declares that the goal of such negotiations is the attainment of fully competitive market opportunities for U.S. manufacturers of large electrical equipment. Requires the President to report to the Congress on such negotiations every two years. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that in antidumping actions relating to such electrical equipment the requirement of showing that sales at less than fair market value occurred is satisfied by showing that sales have been made in the United States of foreign manufactured large electrical equipment. Sets forth the method of determining the foreign market value of such equipment. | 2025-08-29T16:29:38Z | |
| 99-s-2860 | 99 | s | 2860 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding the customs administration of duty-free sales enterprises. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow duty-free sales enterprises to sell and deliver from the customs territory duty-free merchandise. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the locality and operation of such enterprises. Provides that if the approval of a State or local authority (incident to its jurisdiction over an airport, seaport, or other exit point facility) is required before such duty-free merchandise is delivered for exportation, then such merchandise may not be withdrawn from a bonded warehouse and transferred to such facility unless the operator of a duty-free sales enterprise demonstrates to the Secretary of the Treasury that the required approval has been obtained. Provides that this Act does not prohibit a duty-free sales enterprise from offering for sale and delivering to individuals departing from the customs territory merchandise other than duty-free merchandise. Declares that merchandise purchased in a duty-free sales enterprise is not exempt from duty under the Tariff Schedules of the United States if such merchandise is brought back to the customs territory. Requires the establishment of a separate class of bonded warehouses for duty-free sales enterprises. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2842 | 99 | s | 2842 | Digital Audio Tape Tariff Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-19 | 1986-09-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 7 | Digital Audio Tape Tariff Act of 1986 - Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to define "copy-code scanners." Provides a duty on digital audio tape recorders without copy-code scanners and parts. Subjects other digital audio tape recorders to the same staged rate reductions as may later be provided for digital audio tape recorders without copy-code scanners. Subjects radio-television-phonograph combinations to the same staged rate reductions as may later be provided for certain tape recorders, dictation recording, and transcribing machines for civil aircraft. | 2025-08-29T16:32:13Z | |
| 99-hr-5548 | 99 | hr | 5548 | Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-18 | 1986-10-15 | Became Public Law No: 99-472. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 7 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 99-956) Export-Import Bank Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to authorize the Export-Import Bank (the Bank) to collect fees to cover the marginal costs of the Bank's conferences and publications. Prohibits the Bank from imposing a credit application fee unless specified conditions relating to the competitiveness of the fee and the availability of repayment options are met. Requires the Bank to establish the following measures to enhance the Bank's medium-term financing program; (1) improve the competitiveness of the Bank's medium-term financing; (2) ease the administrative, procedural, and documentary requirements imposed on users of medium-term financing; (3) attract the widest possible participation of private capital in the medium-term financing of U.S. exports; and (4) render the Bank's medium-term financing as supportive of U.S. exports as is its direct loan program. Requires the Bank to report to the Congress by April 15, 1988, on such measures. Declares that the Bank's terms and conditions need not be identical in all respects to those offered by foreign countries. Requires the Bank to provide medium-term risk protection coverage through multiple exporter organizations for the members and clients of such organizations. Prohibits the denial of access to Bank financing, guarantee, and insurance programs solely because the entity seeking access is not a bank or is not a U.S. person. Prohibits assistance under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to Marxist-Leninist countries defined as countries which: (1) maintain a centrally-planned economy based on the principles of Marxism-Leninism; or (2) are dependent on the Soviet Union or any other Marxist-Leninist country. Sets forth a list of such countries. Provides for the waiver of such prohibition if the President determines that a country on such list has ceased to be a Marxist-Leninist country. Prohibits the Bank from guaranteeing, insuring or extending credit in connection with ex… | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 99-hr-5552 | 99 | hr | 5552 | Arms Export Reform Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] | CA | D | L000264 | 18 | Arms Export Reform Act of 1986 - Requires the President to submit to the Congress a certification in the case of any letter of offer under the Arms Export Control Act, any application for an export license, and any lease or loan agreement relating to certain military equipment regardless of the dollar amount involved in such sale, export, lease, or loan, specifically: (1) turbine-powered military aircraft, rockets, missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and associated control target acquisition and electronic warfare equipment and software; (2) helicopters designed or equipped for combat operations; (3) main battle tanks and nuclear-capable artillery; and (4) submarines, aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, frigates, destroyers, and auxiliary warships. Sets forth the information to be contained in the President's certification to the Congress. Prohibits the issuance of any such letter of offer and export license and the making of any such lease or loan to: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, any member country of such Organization, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, or any country which is a party to the Camp David Accords, or an agreement based on such Accords, if the Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval within 15 days of receiving the certification; and (2) to any other country or international organization unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution or other provision of law authorizing such sale, export, lease, or loan. Declares that the congressional actions described in the previous sentence shall not be required if the President states in the certification that an emergency exists which requires the proposed sale, export, lease, or loan. Provides for expedited consideration of such joint resolutions. | 2025-08-29T16:29:25Z | |
| 99-s-2834 | 99 | s | 2834 | Arms Export Reform Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-18 | 1986-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 3 | Arms Export Reform Act of 1986 - Requires the President to submit to the Congress a certification in the case of any letter of offer under the Arms Export Control Act, any application for an export license, and any lease or loan agreement relating to certain military equipment regardless of the dollar amount involved in such sale, export, lease, or loan, specifically: (1) turbine-powered military aircraft, rockets, missiles, anti-aircraft artillery, and associated control target acquisition and electronic warfare equipment and software; (2) helicopters designed or equipped for combat operations; (3) main battle tanks and nuclear-capable artillery; and (4) submarines, aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, frigates, destroyers, and auxiliary warships. Sets forth the information to be contained in the President's certification to the Congress. Prohibits the issuance of any such letter of offer and export license and the making of any such lease or loan to: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, any member country of such Organization, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, or any country which is a party to the Camp David Accords, or an agreement based on such Accords, if the Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval within 15 days of receiving the certification; and (2) to any other country or international organization unless the Congress enacts a joint resolution or other provision of law authorizing such sale, export, lease, or loan. Declares that the congressional actions described in the previous sentence shall not be required if the President states in the certification that an emergency exists which requires the proposed sale, export, lease, or loan. Provides for expedited consideration of such joint resolutions. | 2025-08-29T16:33:32Z | |
| 99-hr-5537 | 99 | hr | 5537 | Foreign Agricultural and Mineral Investment Reform Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-17 | 1986-09-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Development Institutions and Finance. | House | Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13] | TX | R | B000666 | 21 | Foreign Agricultural and Mineral Investment Reform Act of 1986 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Directors of the multilateral development banks to oppose any aid by those banks for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export if: (1) such commodity or mineral is in surplus on world markets; and (2) the export of such commodity or mineral would cause substantial injury to competing U.S. producers. Reduces the U.S. contribution to such institutions by a proportionate amount if such institutions provide assistance for such exports. Requires that any funds withheld from such institutions shall be used to reduce the public debt. | 2025-08-29T16:31:54Z | |
| 99-s-2826 | 99 | s | 2826 | A bill to suspend for a 1-year period the duty on certain mixtures of cross-linked sodium polyacrylate polymers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-17 | 1986-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1987, the duty on certain mixtures of cross-linked sodium polyacrylate polymers. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2830 | 99 | s | 2830 | A bill to amend the Steel Import Stabilization Act. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-17 | 1986-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 3 | Amends the Steel Import Stabilization Act to provide that any steel product that is manufactured in a country that is not party to a bilateral arrangement (a non-arrangement country) from steel which is melted and poured in a country that is an arrangement country will be treated for purposes of the quantitative restrictions under that arrangement as if it were a product of an arrangement country. Requires the Customs Service, if provided with documentation that a steel product was exported by an arrangement country to a non-arrangement country where the product was transformed for export to the United States, to treat such documented product as if it were a product of the arrangement country for purposes of quantitative restrictions. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to consult with Canada, Sweden, and Taiwan for the purpose of negotiating bilateral steel arrangements with such countries. Restricts imports of steel from such countries if such consultations do not result in the successful negotiation of arrangements within 90 days of enactment of this Act. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5512 | 99 | hr | 5512 | Philippines Sugar Quota Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-12 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 28 | Philippines Sugar Quota Act of 1986 - Permits a foreign country to be allocated a portion of the U.S. import quota on sugars, syrups, and molasses only if the President determines that such country is a friendly developing country and is a net exporter of sugars, syrups, and molasses. Requires the reallocation of a foreign country's allotment of the U.S. sugar import quota to the Philippines (until the Philippine share of such quota reaches 27 percent of its total) if such country is no longer determined to be a friendly developing country and a net exporter of sugar. Provides for the reallocation of a country's sugar import quota among all foreign countries if the Philippine share of the total import quota is 27 percent. Provides that the terms for sugar imports from the Philippines shall be as favorable as the terms for such imports from any other countries (including countries granted duty-free treatment). | 2025-08-29T16:31:59Z | |
| 99-hr-5514 | 99 | hr | 5514 | Fair Foreign Competition Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-19 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5] | CT | R | R000482 | 0 | Fair Foreign Competition Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, for each fiscal year after 1985, to determine which foreign countries during such year: (1) were excessive trade surplus countries; and (2) engaged in discrimination against U.S. goods and services. Designates foreign countries which meet both of the criteria contained in the preceding sentence as targeted countries for the following year. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress containing the reasons for such determinations and the list of targeted countries. Declares that no such determinations need be made for any year in which the percentage of the U.S. trade deficit divided by the gross national product is one and one-half percent or less. Sets forth actions that shall be taken against targeted countries within 30 days of submission of the list of targeted countries to the Congress. Reduces U.S. contributions to international lending agencies that provide aid to such countries. Prohibits providing U.S. economic aid to such countries. Prohibits providing preferential tariff treatment for imports from such countries if specified conditions are met. Authorizes the President to waive such actions against such countries in the interest of national security. | 2025-08-29T16:31:40Z | |
| 99-hres-549 | 99 | hres | 549 | A resolution expressing the intent of the House of Representatives with respect to the adoption of the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 4868. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-12 | Resolution Agreed to in House. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 0 | Declares that in passing H.R. 4868 (sanctions against South Africa) it is not the House of Representatives' intent that such bill limit, preempt, or affect State or local authority to restrict or regulate financial or commercial activity with South Africa. | 2021-06-30T18:55:00Z | |
| 99-hres-550 | 99 | hres | 550 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the agreement between the United States and the European Community on citrus and pasta, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-12 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10] | FL | R | I000029 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the tariff and trade concessions of the United States that are set forth in the agreement between the United States and the European Community regarding citrus, pasta, and other products should not be approved; and (2) the U.S. Trade Representative, in negotiating trade agreements, should not agree to the waiver by the United States of its right to challenge or make claims with respect to practices by other foreign countries that affect international trade. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2815 | 99 | s | 2815 | Export Revitalization Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-12 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 909. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Export Revitalization Act - Title I: Exchange Rates and Developing Country Debt- Subtitle A: Measures Relating to Exchange Rates - Declares that it is U.S. policy that: (1) the United States and the other Summit countries (West Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Italy, and Canada) should take steps to institutionalize the process of coordinating monetary and fiscal policies started at the Tokyo Economic Summit in May 1986; (2) the goal of policy coordination should be to eliminate imbalances in trade and capital flows and to stabilize exchange rates; and (3) the United States and other Summit countries should coordinate the participation by central banks in international currency markets in order to reduce severe currency fluctuations, deter currency speculation, aid in the stabilization of the dollar in international currency markets, and promote orderly exchange rate adjustments. Directs the President to: (1) enter into negotiations with the other Summit countries to improve the functioning of the international monetary system; (2) continue the negotiations begun at the Tokyo Economic Summit to enhance the role of the Summit countries in coordinating fiscal and monetary policy and to institutionalize a process whereby the economic policies of these countries converge; and (3) enter into negotiations with other countries to achieve reciprocal opportunities for investment. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board to accumulate foreign currencies in amounts sufficient to make participation in foreign exchange markets effective and credible. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report every six months to the appropriate congressional committees on the progress made in implementing the policies and negotiating objectives outlined in the preceding paragraphs. Sets forth the information to be contained in such reports. Subtitle B: Measures Relating to Developing Country Debtors - Requires the negotiating objectives of the United States with respect to developing country de… | 2025-08-29T16:30:30Z | |
| 99-s-2816 | 99 | s | 2816 | A bill to provide for temporary duty free treatment for cyclosporine. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] | MN | R | D000566 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant duty-free treatment, through December 31, 1990, of cyclosporine. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5505 | 99 | hr | 5505 | A bill to increase temporarily the duty on apple juice. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-09-11 | 1986-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase, through December 31, 1991, the duty on apple juice. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hconres-385 | 99 | hconres | 385 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the goals and objectives in international trade of the Member nations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 14 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the member nations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) should: (1) negotiate further reductions in tariffs and strengthen the rules governing nontariff barriers; (2) establish rules governing the use of safeguard actions (including voluntary restraint agreements and marketing arrangements) to ensure that such actions contribute to trade adjustment without shifting the burden to other trading countries; (3) develop rules governing agricultural trade (including the elimination of export subsidies and barriers to agricultural markets) and foreign investment; (4) establish enforceable mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property; and (5) strengthen and streamline the GATT dispute settlement procedures. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5444 | 99 | hr | 5444 | Petroleum Equipment Export Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 1 | Petroleum Equipment Export Act of 1986 - Rescinds foreign policy export controls on the export of oil and gas equipment and technology to the Soviet Union. Retains national security export controls covering the export of goods or technology to the Soviet Union. | 2025-08-29T16:33:44Z | |
| 99-hr-5456 | 99 | hr | 5456 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to change the classification of certain prefabricated bitumen roofing membranes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] | MO | D | G000132 | 2 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to exclude from a specified Schedule certain prefabricated modified bitumen roofing membranes. Provides, for purposes of the Schedules, that: (1) the term "plastics" refers to modified bitumen used in roofing membranes; and (2) cord, fabric, wire, or non-rubber or non-plastic reinforcing or traction-increasing media shall be disregarded in determining the component material of chief value in prefabricated modified bitumen roofing membranes. Provides a duty on certain prefabricated bitumen roofing membranes. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2765 | 99 | s | 2765 | Trade and National Security Enhancement Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-09-08 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 888. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 0 | Trade and National Security Enhancement Act of 1986 - Amends the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to grant the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) the responsibility for investigating, upon request, the effects of imports on national security. Requires the Secretary to report to the President on such investigation within six months of receiving the request that starts the investigation. Requires the Secretary to notify the Secretary of Defense concerning any such investigation. Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a separate defense needs assessment of the article affected by such imports. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to the Secretary on such assessment within three months. Requires the Secretary's report to the President on such investigation to include a statement by the Secretary of Defense concurring or disagreeing with the Secretary's findings and explaining such concurrence or disagreement. Requires any portion of such report to be published if it is not: (1) classified as being clearly detrimental to the national security; and (2) proprietary information as defined in this Act. Requires the President to: (1) decide whether or not to take action based on such report within 90 days of receiving it; and (2) explain the decision to take action or not to take action on the report submitted to the President by the Secretary. | 2025-08-29T16:29:57Z | |
| 99-s-2774 | 99 | s | 2774 | A bill to provide for a temporary suspension of duty on sethoxydim for a period of three years. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1989, the duty on sethoxydim. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2775 | 99 | s | 2775 | A bill to suspend for a three year period the duty on 3-Ethylamino-p-cresol. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1989, the duty on 3-Ethylamino-p-cresol. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2783 | 99 | s | 2783 | A bill to deny beneficiary developing country designations under the Generalized System of Preference to countries that aid other countries to circumvent certain quantitative limitations articles imported into the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-15 | 1986-08-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to deny treatment as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences to any country that helps any other country to circumvent any U.S. import quotas. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5424 | 99 | hr | 5424 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic sheeting used in the production of water purification system elements. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-14 | 1986-08-14 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through June 30, 1991, the duty on certain nonwoven web sheets of polyester fibers used in water purification systems. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2761 | 99 | s | 2761 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to temporarily suspend the duties imposed on doll wig yarns. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-14 | 1986-08-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1990, the duty on certain yarns used in the manufacture of wigs for dolls. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5410 | 99 | hr | 5410 | International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-15 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 478. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 37 | International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act - Title I: Amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Subtitle A: Reference to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Provides that amendments contained in this title refer to the Tariff Act of 1930. Subtitle B: General Provisions - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of drug paraphernalia (except that drug paraphernalia imported for medical or scientific purposes) into the United States. Defines "drug paraphernalia." Requires the master of a vessel to report the arrival of such vessel at a U.S. port or port within the Virgin Islands to the nearest customs facility if the vessel is: (1) from a foreign port or place; (2) a foreign vessel from a domestic port; or (3) a U.S. vessel carrying bonded merchandise or foreign merchandise for which entry has not been made. Authorizes vehicles to arrive in the United States only at designated border crossing points. Requires the person in charge of such vehicle, immediately upon its arrival at the crossing point, to report the arrival and present the vehicle and all persons and merchandise on board for inspection to the customs officer at that crossing point. Requires the pilot of any aircraft arriving in the United States or the Virgin Islands from any foreign airport or place to comply with the advance notification, arrival reporting, and landing requirements as prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary). Prohibits a vessel or aircraft, after arriving in the United States or the Virgin Islands and prohibits a vehicle after arriving in the United States, from departing from the place of arrival or discharging any passenger or merchandise except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Imposes penalties for violations of the arrival, reporting, and entry requirements. Increases the fine for unauthorized unloading of passengers. Requires individuals arriving in the United States other than by vessel, vehicle, or aircraft to: (1) enter only at a border crossing point; and (2) report thei… | 2025-08-29T16:33:50Z | |
| 99-hr-5411 | 99 | hr | 5411 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding the customs administration of duty-free sales enterprises. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-13 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | A000069 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow duty-free sales enterprises to sell and deliver from the customs territory duty-free merchandise. Sets forth specified requirements with respect to the locality and operation of such enterprises. Provides that if the approval of a State or local authority (incident to its jurisdiction over an airport, seaport, or other exit point facility) is required before such duty-free merchandise is delivered for exportation, then such merchandise may not be withdrawn from a bonded warehouse and transferred to such facility unless the operator of a duty-free sales enterprise demonstrates to the Secretary of the Treasury that the required approval has been obtained. Provides that this Act does not prohibit a duty-free sales enterprise from offering for sale and delivering to individuals departing from the customs territory merchandise other than duty-free merchandise. Declares that merchandise purchased in a duty-free sales enterprise is not exempt from duty under the Tariff Schedules of the United States if such merchandise is brought back to the customs territory. Requires the establishment of a separate class of bonded warehouses for duty-free sales enterprises. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5421 | 99 | hr | 5421 | A bill to suspend for a 3-year period the duty on certain mixtures of cross-linked sodium polyacrylate polymers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-13 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1] | OK | D | J000232 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1989, the duty on certain mixtures of cross-linked sodium polyacrylate polymers. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2744 | 99 | s | 2744 | Trade Information Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 1 | Trade Information Act of 1986 - Prohibits any article from being imported into the United States unless the Customs Service has issued an import license for such article. Exempts from such licensing requirement: (1) articles which are subject to a licensing requirement of a U.S. agency other than the Customs Service; (2) non-commercial shipments; and (3) commercial shipments valued at less than $250. | 2025-08-29T16:33:43Z | |
| 99-s-2748 | 99 | s | 2748 | Customs Enforcement Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 2 | Customs Enforcement Act of 1986 - Title I: Amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to include monetary instruments within the meaning of "merchandise." Defines "controlled substances" and the terms "prohibited" and "restricted." Requires the owner of any vessel from a foreign port or place, any foreign vessel from a domestic port or place, or any U.S. vessel carrying bonded merchandise or foreign merchandise for which entry has not been made, to immediately report such vessel's arrival (currently within 24 hours after the arrival of such vessel) at a U.S. or Virgin Islands port or place to the nearest customs facility or to such other place as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations which provide the manner in which arrivals are to be reported and which extend the time (not beyond 24 hours) after the arrival of any vessel in which to report such arrival. Restricts the arrival of vehicles in the United States at border crossing points designated by the Secretary and requires the person in charge of such vehicle (immediately upon the arrival of such vehicle in the United States) to report such arrival to, and present such vehicle, and all persons and merchandise (including baggage) on board such vehicle, for inspection to the customs officer at the customs facility. Requires the pilot of any aircraft arriving in the United States to comply with such advance notification, arrival reporting, and landing requirements as the Secretary may prescribe by regulations. Prohibits any vessel, vehicle, or aircraft from departing from a port, place, or airport of arrival or from discharging merchandise (including baggage) or passengers, except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Requires the owner of a ship, person in charge of a vehicle, or pilot of an aircraft to present to the customs officer such documents, papers, and manifests as the Secretary may prescribe by regulations. Sets forth both civil and crimin… | 2025-08-29T16:33:25Z | |
| 99-s-2755 | 99 | s | 2755 | National Security Trade Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-13 | 1986-08-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 2 | National Security Trade Act of 1986 - Amends the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to grant the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) the responsibility for investigating, upon request, the effects of imports on national security. Requires the Secretary to report to the President on such investigation within six months of receiving the request that starts the investigation. Requires the Secretary to notify the Secretary of Defense concerning any such investigation. Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a separate defense needs assessment of the article affected by such imports. Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to the Secretary on such assessment within three months. Requires the Secretary's report to the President on such investigation to include a statement by the Secretary of Defense concurring or disagreeing with the Secretary's findings and explaining such concurrence or disagreement. Requires any portion of such report to be published if it is not: (1) classified as being clearly detrimental to the national security; and (2) proprietary information as defined in this Act. Requires the President to : (1) decide whether or not to take action based on such report within 90 days of receiving it; and (2) explain the decision to take action or not to take action on the report submitted to the President by the Secretary. Sets forth actions the President may take to provide protection from the effects of imports on the national security, including: (1) imposing import restrictions or duties against the countries generating the imports that threaten to impair the national security; or (2) negotiating an agreement that imposes limits on such imports. Requires the President, if the President attempts to negotiate such an agreement and the agreement is not completed within six months or the agreement is ineffective, to take other actions to adjust imports. Requires the President to publish an explanation if the agreement is ineffective or is not entered into within six months and the President decid… | 2025-08-29T16:33:47Z | |
| 99-sres-465 | 99 | sres | 465 | A resolution relating to the tariff on chocolate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 25 | Declares that the President should use all appropriate powers to secure from Japan a reduction of that nation's tariff on chocolate to a level equal to that of the United States by April 1987. | 2021-06-30T19:53:23Z | |
| 99-hr-5370 | 99 | hr | 5370 | Textile and Apparel Import Licensing Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M000566 | 42 | Textile and Apparel Import Licensing Act - Prohibits the importation of textiles or textile products during a quota year (the calendar year or a specified 12-month period depending upon U.S. agreements with the country that is the source of the textiles) unless: (1) an import license is issued; and (2) a copy of the import license is presented to the appropriate customs official. Sets forth the method for determining the amount of textiles each importer is allowed to import during a quota year and the method for obtaining an import license. Requires the Commissioner of Customs (the Commissioner) to ensure that textiles that are entered under an import license conform to the specifications set forth in the license. Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) to provide the Commissioner with copies of import authorizations and licenses. Directs the Commissioner to provide copies of import licenses to appropriate customs officials so that such officials can conduct pre-entry verification and screening procedures of such imports. Directs the Commissioner to prohibit the entry of articles covered by an import license if a foreign manufacturer of such articles refuses to cooperate in the making of such verifications. Requires the Commissioner to notify the Secretary of: (1) all entries made or denied under such import licenses; (2) the basis for each denial; and (3) any final administrative or judicial disposition regarding any such denial and any citation or indictment for customs violations involving a license or any textile shipment subject to this Act. Directs the Secretary to impose and collect a fee for import authorizations and licenses issued under this Act. Prohibits any person that is issued an import authorization under this Act regarding a limited category of textiles from importing less than 90 percent of the quantity authorized. Sets forth penalties and enforcement procedures. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing an import authorization under this Act to any person who is classified as a mult… | 2025-08-29T16:31:13Z | |
| 99-hr-5374 | 99 | hr | 5374 | A bill to prohibit the designation, as beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), of countries that violate internationally recognized human rights or are governed by totalitarian regimes that are not implementing measures for a transition to a democratic form of government. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 0 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prohibit the designation of a country as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences if such country: (1) has a consistent pattern of violating internationally recognized human rights; or (2) is ruled by a regime which is not implementing, in a timely manner, measures providing for a transition to a democratic form of government. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5375 | 99 | hr | 5375 | A bill to make Chile ineligible for preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences until action is taken by the government of Chile to improve human rights conditions and to restore democracy in that nation. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that Chile should: (1) immediately stop the human rights violations by the police and the military and security forces; (2) immediately implement reforms that are necessary for the development of democracy; and (3) adopt a timetable for the transition to democracy. Terminates Chile's eligibility for designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences. Prohibits extending duty-free treatment to imports from Chile. Authorizes the reinstatement of Chile's beneficiary developing country status and duty-free treatment if: (1) the President submits a specified certification to the Congress; and (2) an approval resolution is enacted within 30 days of submission of such certification. Provides that such certification shall contain the President's determination that: (1) the human rights situation in Chile has improved; and (2) Chile has taken significant steps to restore democracy. Prohibits the President from submitting such a certification within: (1) one year of enactment of this Act; or (2) one year of submission of a previous certification if an approval resolution is not enacted with respect to that certification. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2729 | 99 | s | 2729 | A bill to temporarily exempt the duty on single-headed latch needles and hosiery knitting needles. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-08 | 1986-08-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant duty-free treatment, through December 31, 1990, of single-headed latch needles and hosiery knitting needles. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5355 | 99 | hr | 5355 | Textile Enforcement and Fair Trade Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-07 | 1986-08-07 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4] | SC | R | C000079 | 15 | Textile Enforcement and Fair Trade Act of 1986 - Directs the President to limit the total quantity of textile imports in each textile category during each of the two years following enactment of this Act to a level not exceeding the base year quantity (the quantity of such imports during the 12 months immediately preceding enactment of this Act). Requires an import licensing system to be established to administer this Act. Provides for enforcement of this Act. | 2025-08-29T16:31:54Z | |
| 99-hr-5359 | 99 | hr | 5359 | A bill relating to the tariff treatment of Chinese gooseberries (kiwifruit). | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-07 | 1986-08-07 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3] | CA | D | M000249 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on Chinese gooseberries (kiwifruit). | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5331 | 99 | hr | 5331 | A bill to impose additional duties on oil country tubular goods. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose an additional 20 percent ad valorem duty on certain oil country tubular goods. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2711 | 99 | s | 2711 | Ball and Roller Bearing Import Relief Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-08-01 | 1986-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 1 | Ball and Roller Bearing Import Relief Act of 1986 - Prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring ball or roller bearings which have been manufactured outside the United States (including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and U.S. territories and possessions). Allows such a procurement, however, if the Secretary of Defense certifies to the Secretary of Commerce that the kind of ball or roller bearings needed: (1) are not manufactured in the United States; or (2) are manufactured in the United States but are not available in sufficient quantities. Disallows such exception to the prohibition on procurement of foreign bearings if the Secretary of Commerce disagrees with the findings of the Secretary of Defense as set out in the certification. Provides that such prohibition shall apply to procurement solicitations issued by the Department of Defense during the five-year period beginning on January 1, 1987. Amends the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require the President and the Secretary of Commerce to expedite applications with respect to the importation of ball or roller bearings. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to provide notice to the Secretary of Labor with respect to determinations that such imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to give expedited consideration to petitions filed for trade adjustment assistance by firms that produce ball or roller bearings if the Secretary of Labor makes a determination that imports of such bearings threaten to impair national security. | 2025-08-29T16:33:07Z | |
| 99-hjres-691 | 99 | hjres | 691 | A joint resolution to prohibit the importation of textile fiber products from the Republic of South Africa. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-31 | 1986-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | Prohibits imports of textile fiber products from South Africa. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5304 | 99 | hr | 5304 | Fairness in Competition Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-31 | 1986-08-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | K000190 | 2 | Fairness in Competition Act of 1986 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit the importation or sale in the United States of any article produced in a foreign country if: (1) the production, exportation, or sale of such article is subsidized by a foreign country, citizen, or organization; and (2) the importation or sale of that article causes or threatens material injury to U.S. industry or labor, prevents the establishment or modernization of any U.S. industry, or would result in a monopoly or restraint of trade. Permits an antitrust action for injunctive relief and treble damages to be brought against any foreign state or other relevant defendant that subsidizes such an article. Declares that: (1) providing a subsidy shall be a "commercial activity" for purposes of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976; and (2) "subsidy" shall include any rebate, repayment, offset of, or credit against any tax or tax liability levied or assessed on the value of articles if it is made by reason of the exportation of such articles. Subjects any court order in such an action to nullification by the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. | 2025-08-29T16:30:15Z | |
| 99-hr-5310 | 99 | hr | 5310 | International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-31 | 1986-08-13 | Original Measure H.R.5410 Reported in Lieu. | House | Rep. Rostenkowski, Dan [D-IL-8] | IL | D | R000458 | 21 | International Drug Traffic Enforcement Act - Title I: Amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Subtitle A: Reference to the Tariff Act of 1930 - Provides that amendments contained in this title refer to title IV of the Tariff Act of 1930. Subtitle B: General Provisions - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require the master of a vessel to report immediately the arrival of such vessel at a U.S. port or within the Virgin Islands to the nearest customs facility if the vessel is: (1) from a foreign port or place; (2) a foreign vessel from a domestic port; or (3) a U.S. vessel carrying bonded merchandise or foreign merchandise for which entry has not been made. Authorizes vehicles to arrive in the United States only at designated border crossing points. Requires the person in charge of such vehicle, immediately upon its arrival at the crossing point, to report the arrival and present the vehicle and all persons and merchandise on board for inspection to the customs officer at that crossing point. Requires the pilot of any aircraft arriving in the United States or the Virgin Islands from any foreign airport or place to comply with the advance notification, arrival reporting, and landing requirements as prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary). Prohibits a vessel or aircraft, after arriving in the United States or the Virgin Islands, and prohibits a vehicle after arriving in the United States, from departing from the place of arrival or discharging any passenger or merchandise except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Imposes penalties for violations of the arrival, reporting, and entry requirements. Increases the fine for unauthorized unloading of passengers. Requires individuals arriving in the United States other than by vessel, vehicle, or aircraft to: (1) enter only at a border crossing point; and (2) report their arrival and present themselves to the customs facility at that crossing point. Requires individuals arriving in the United States by reported conveyance to r… | 2025-08-29T16:30:38Z | |
| 99-hr-5278 | 99 | hr | 5278 | A bill entitled: "The Export Enhancement Improvement Act". | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-29 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] | KS | R | R000307 | 11 | Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to permit certain foreign purchasers of U.S. agricultural commodities to participate in the export market expansion program established by such Act if the foreign purchasers have traditionally purchased U.S. farm commodities and maintain trade relations with the United States. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-5282 | 99 | hr | 5282 | A bill to prohibit the importation of drug paraphernalia. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2] | NM | R | S000463 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation of drug paraphernalia (except drug paraphernalia imported for medical or scientific purposes) into the United States. Defines "drug paraphernalia." | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2693 | 99 | s | 2693 | A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1301, et seq., to prohibit the importation of drug paraphernalia into the United States, and to prohibit the exportation of such articles from the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit persons from importing into or exporting from the United States drug paraphernalia. Provides for the forfeiture of such paraphernalia. Defines "drug paraphernalia." | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2694 | 99 | s | 2694 | A bill to lower for a 3-year period the rate of duty on glass inners designed for vacuum flasks. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to lower, through December 31, 1989, the rate of duty on glass inners designed for vacuum flasks or for other vacuum vessels. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2696 | 99 | s | 2696 | A bill relating to the tariff classification of slabs of iron or steel. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-29 | 1986-07-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to reclassify a "slab" of iron or steel to be not less than two inches in thickness. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2682 | 99 | s | 2682 | A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require the initiation of negotiations to obtain a certain international trade agreement, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-24 | 1986-07-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 2 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate negotiation of a reciprocal agreement on international trade that establishes uniform standards for measuring the quality of exported grain. Amends the United States Grain Standards Act to require the Administrator of the Federal Grain Inspection Service to: (1) require a sublot of grain to meet the standards and procedures of a lot of grain; and (2) require the separate measurement of the quantity of dockage and foreign material in grain shipped in interstate or foreign commerce and the deduction of the sum of the two quantities from the gross weight of the grain. Prohibits the export of grain that has been recombined or combined with any dockage or foreign material. Requires an official certificate issued for a lot of grain to include a statement of: (1) with respect to corn, the separate quantities of broken corn and foreign material; and (2) with respect to wheat, the quantity of dockage and the protein content of the wheat. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2668 | 99 | s | 2668 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to temporarily suspend the duties on jacquard cards. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-22 | 1986-07-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1989, the duty on jacquard cards. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2669 | 99 | s | 2669 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to temporarily suspend the duties on certain weaving machinery. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-22 | 1986-07-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant, through December 31, 1989, duty-free treatment of certain weaving machines, jacquard heads, and parts. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2660 | 99 | s | 2660 | Anti-Mercantilism Trade Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-21 | 1986-08-06 | Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 9 | Anti-Mercantilism Trade Act of 1986 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to declare unjustifiable (and therefore actionable under such Act) those foreign acts, policies, or practices: (1) which require a state trading enterprise to compete in international trade with U.S. firms or make purchases or sales in international trade on any basis that is not dependent on commercial considerations; (2) through which a foreign country exercises its authority in order to assist a state trading enterprise in competing in international trade with U.S. firms or making purchases or sales in international trade on any basis that is not dependent on commercial considerations; or (3) which fails to afford U.S. firms adequate opportunity to compete for participation in purchases from, or sales to, state trading enterprise. Defines a state trading enterprise as: (1) a foreign agency which makes purchases in international trade for any purpose other than use of such purchases by such agency or which sells goods or services in international trade; or (2) any business which is substantially owned or controlled by a foreign country or agency, which is granted special privileges by such foreign country or agency, and which makes international trade purchases for any purpose other than use of such purchases by such foreign country or agency or sells goods or services in international trade. Authorizes any person to request, by petition, the International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate sales by state trading enterprises. Requires such petition to allege that: (1) sales by a state trading enterprise are conducted without depending on commercial considerations; (2) a foreign country has exercised its authority, influence, or power to promote such sales; and (3) the effect or tendency of such sales is to injure substantially an efficient U.S. industry, to prevent the establishment of such an industry in the United States, or to restrain or monopolize trade and commerce in the United States. Sets forth the timetable and standards for com… | 2025-08-29T16:30:04Z | |
| 99-s-2663 | 99 | s | 2663 | Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Protection Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-21 | 1986-07-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 2 | Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Protection Act - Authorizes the President to negotiate and enter into multilateral and bilateral trade agreements with the principal objective of obtaining the elimination or reduction of foreign barriers to, and foreign government acts, policies, or practices which limit, equitable access by U.S. persons to foreign-developed technology. Requires the United States, in pursuing such objectives, to take into account the U.S. policies in making available to foreign persons technology developed by U.S. laboratories. Prohibits any such trade agreement from being entered into which provides for the reduction or elimination of any duty, import quota, or any other import restriction that is imposed under U.S. law before the President enters into the agreement. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, to monitor and report to specified congressional committees on the transfer of technology between the United States and foreign countries. Provides that an act, policy, or practice of a foreign government or instrumentality shall be considered unreasonable (and therefore actionable under the Trade Act of 1974) if such act, policy, or practice constitutes a requirement, as a condition for importation into such foreign country of a U.S. article, that: (1) intellectual property be licensed to such foreign country or instrumentality or to any firm of such foreign country or instrumentality; or (2) technical information regarding a U.S. product or service be submitted to such foreign country or instrumentality. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to designate a Foreign Commercial Service Officer in a foreign country to monitor and report on the status of the intellectual property system in such country. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for programs to aid less developed countries in developing and implementing adequate intellectual property laws and in developing their own ind… | 2025-08-29T16:32:32Z | |
| 99-hr-5198 | 99 | hr | 5198 | A bill relating to the duties on jacquard cards. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1989, the duty on jacquard cards. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5199 | 99 | hr | 5199 | A bill relating to the duties on certain weaving machinery and parts thereof. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-17 | 1986-07-17 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant, through December 31, 1989, duty-free treatment of certain weaving machines, jacquard heads, and parts. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5155 | 99 | hr | 5155 | A bill to amend section 701(f) of the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the United States Executive Directors of international financial institutions to oppose assistance to Chile, as mandated by that section. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-14 | 1986-08-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Development Institutions and Finance. | House | Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] | MD | D | B000160 | 8 | Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to require the U.S. Executive Directors of the multilateral development banks to oppose all aid to Chile (other than humanitarian aid). | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 99-s-2639 | 99 | s | 2639 | A bill to prohibit the removal by United States citizens and companies of natural resources from Namibia, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-07-14 | 1986-07-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 9 | Prohibits any person from mining or using any natural resource situated in or originating from Namibia or otherwise removing any natural resource from Namibia. Terminates this Act if: (1) the President certifies that Namibia has achieved internationally recognized independence; and (2) the President submits that certification to the Congress. Declares that it is U.S. policy that any U.S. person that is sued for damages by the future lawful Namibian Government will receive no aid from the United States in defending against such suit and will receive no compensation from the United States for damages assessed or paid on account of such liability. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-hr-5098 | 99 | hr | 5098 | A bill to deny beneficiary developing country designations under the Generalized System of Preference to countries that aid other countries to circumvent certain trade obligations to the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] | OH | D | A000214 | 3 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to deny treatment as a beneficiary country under the Generalized System of Preferences to any country that helps any other country to circumvent any U.S. import quota. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5131 | 99 | hr | 5131 | A bill to increase the rate of duty on certain rubber footwear. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] | PA | D | K000319 | 15 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to increase the duty on certain rubber footwear, including boots and galoshes. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2601 | 99 | s | 2601 | Oil and Gas Workers Equity Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 1 | Oil and Gas Workers Equity Act of 1986 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to grant eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to firms and workers in firms which: (1) explore for, produce, or process oil or natural gas; or (2) provide essential parts or services to other firms that engage in such activities. | 2025-08-29T16:30:35Z | |
| 99-s-2607 | 99 | s | 2607 | A bill to extend the suspension of duties on certain small toys. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend, through December 31, 1989, the suspension of duty on certain small toys. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2612 | 99 | s | 2612 | Terrorist Subsidy Prevention Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] | GA | R | M000257 | 1 | Terrorist Subsidy Prevention Act - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to declare it is U.S. policy to use export controls to restrict the export of: (1) capital, the extension of credit, or the transfer of financial resources to destinations or persons abroad in order to combat terrorism and promote U.S. security; and (2) goods and technology where such export will likely support terrorism against U.S. citizens, will benefit terrorists, or will benefit countries supporting international terrorism. Authorizes the President to restrict the export or transfer of money or other financial assets to the government of a country designated as a country supporting international terrorism. Authorizes the President to restrict the export or transfer of goods and technology if such export will likely support terrorism against U.S. citizens, will benefit terrorists, or will benefit countries supporting international terrorism. Provides for negotiations with other countries to obtain their cooperation with such export controls on capital, goods, and technology. Requires export license applications for the export of capital to be submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, who shall make all determinations with respect to such application. Requires the annual report on the administration of the Export Administration Act of 1979 to include a report on actions taken to carry out export controls on capital. | 2025-08-29T16:32:02Z | |
| 99-s-2613 | 99 | s | 2613 | A bill to suspend for a four-year period the duty on certain parts of indirect process electrostatic copying machines. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1990, the duty on parts of indirect process electrostatic copying machines. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2614 | 99 | s | 2614 | Price Competitive Products Act of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-07-29 | Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 3 | Price Competitive Products Act of 1986 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Lanham Trademark Act to permit the importation or sale of foreign-made articles bearing a trademark or trade name identical with one owned and registered by a U.S. citizen when: (1) both foreign and U.S. trademarks are owned by the same person; (2) the foreign and domestic trademark owners are parent and subsidiary companies; or (3) the foreign articles bear a recorded trademark applied under authorization of the U.S. owner. | 2025-08-29T16:33:30Z | |
| 99-s-2615 | 99 | s | 2615 | A bill to suspend for 2 years the duty on 1-(3-Sulfopropyl) pyridinium hydroxide. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1990, the duty on 1-(3-Sulfopropyl) pyridinium hydroxide. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2616 | 99 | s | 2616 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend suspension of duties on umbrella frames. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend, through December 31, 1990, the suspension of duties on umbrella frames. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2618 | 99 | s | 2618 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to change the classification of certain prefabricated bitumen roofing membranes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 3 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to exclude from a specified Schedule certain prefabricated modified bitumen roofing membranes. Provides, for purposes of the Schedules, that: (1) the term "plastics" refers to modified bitumen used in roofing membranes; and (2) cord, fabric, wire, or non-rubber or non-plastic reinforcing or traction-increasing media shall be disregarded in determining the component material of chief value in prefabricated modified bitumen roofing membranes. Provides a duty on certain prefabricated bitumen roofing membranes. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2637 | 99 | s | 2637 | A bill relating to the application of the drawback provisions of section 313 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to certain imports of cane sugar | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000428 | 4 | Allows, under specified conditions, for a drawback (refund) of duties paid on raw cane sugar imported into the United States after October 31, 1977, and before April 1, 1985. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-sres-436 | 99 | sres | 436 | International Development Resolution of 1986 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | International Development Resolution of 1986 - Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should instruct the Permanent U.S. Representative to the United Nations to propose an agreement on international trade and finance development which provides for: (1) the establishment of a progressive cap to limit the external public debt-service payments of developing nations based upon their net trade performance; (2) the establishment of an alternative progressive scale on public debt-service payments relief for trade deficit developing nations; (3) the establishment of conditions for the repayment of external public debt-service of developing nations; (4) the allocation of resources by industrialized nations to fund the financial operations of the agreement; (5) the deposit by developing nations seeking debt relief of ten percent of the total amount of their annual debt relief for use under the agreement to cover potential defaults; (6) the establishment of an International Trade and Finance Development Council which would decide on the provisions required to implement the agreement; (7) representation on the Board of Directors; and (8) the termination of the agreement after five years. | 2025-08-29T16:31:19Z | |
| 99-s-2597 | 99 | s | 2597 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide a temporary suspension of the duties imposed on certain extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-25 | 1986-06-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 2 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1988, the duty on extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters (for use by nonprofit hospitals and research or educational institutions). | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5074 | 99 | hr | 5074 | A bill to extend the effective period of the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 until October 1, 1989. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-24 | 1986-06-24 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] | NJ | D | G000511 | 0 | Amends the International Coffee Agreement Act of 1980 to extend the effective period of such Act until October 1, 1989. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2590 | 99 | s | 2590 | A bill to amend the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend the suspension of duty on bicycle parts. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-24 | 1986-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 3 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, through December 31, 1990, the duties on generator lighting sets for bicycles, bicycle chains, and certain other bicycle parts. Amends the Foreign Trade Zones Act to extend, through January 1, 1991, the exclusion of imported bicycle parts that are not subsequently re-exported from the exemption from the customs laws that is applicable to a foreign trade zone. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-s-2591 | 99 | s | 2591 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to correct the classification of certain pigments. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-24 | 1986-06-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to change the tariff classification of red and yellow pigments. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z | |
| 99-hr-5057 | 99 | hr | 5057 | A bill to provide for the temporary suspension of duty on fluazifop-p-butyl for a 3-year period. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-19 | 1986-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] | DE | D | C000174 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to suspend, for a three-year period, the duty on butyl (R)-2-(4-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-Pyridinyl)oxy) phenoxy) propanoate. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5063 | 99 | hr | 5063 | A bill to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to provide for the continuance of the suspension of any duty on menthol feedstocks. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-19 | 1986-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1] | SC | R | H000302 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend, through December 31, 1992, the suspension of duty on certain menthol feedstocks. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5034 | 99 | hr | 5034 | A bill to provide for temporary duty-free treatment for cyclosporine. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-16 | 1986-06-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3] | MN | R | F000380 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant duty-free treatment, through December 31, 1990, of cyclosporine. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-s-2555 | 99 | s | 2555 | Young Commission Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-16 | 1986-06-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 0 | Young Commission Act - Title I: Establishment of an Export Promotion Organization - Requires the Secretary of Commerce, within six months of enactment of this Act, to transmit to the Congress a proposal to establish a semiprivate, nonprofit U.S. export promotion organization. Requires the proposal to set forth: (1) the activities the organization should undertake; (2) the method of funding the organization; and (3) the structure of the organization. Title II: Confidentiality of Business Records - Business Confidentiality Improvement Act - Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide a procedure for business confidentiality with regard to information consisting of trade secrets or commercial, research, financial, or business information. Establishes procedures under which a submitter of information which may be subject to the commercial information exemption is to be notified of a decision allowing disclosure and permitted to provide written objections and seek de novo judicial review of a decision allowing disclosure over such objections. Title III: Annual Report Regarding the Promotion of the United States Exports - Requires each chief of a U.S. diplomatic mission in a foreign country to report annually to the President on efforts made by such mission during the preceding year to promote U.S. exports in such country. Title IV: Japanese Technical Literature Translation - Japanese Technical Literature Act of 1986 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to: (1) monitor Japanese technical activities and developments; (2) consult with businesses, professional societies, and libraries in the United States on their needs for information on Japanese developments in technology and engineering; (3) acquire and translate selected Japanese technical reports and documents that may be of value to Federal agencies and to businesses and researchers in the United States; and (4) coordinate with other Federal agencies to identify signifi… | 2025-08-29T16:30:14Z | |
| 99-sconres-148 | 99 | sconres | 148 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-13 | 1986-06-13 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 16 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) dairy cattle designated for slaughter under the dairy buyout program should, instead of being slaughtered, be supplied to affected countries to replace stocks of cattle contaminated by the Chernobyl nuclear accident in the Soviet Union; and (2) feed grain from the Commodity Credit Corporation as well as dairy beef generated from the buyout program's slaughtering activities should be made available to the stricken countries. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 99-hres-475 | 99 | hres | 475 | A resolution disapproving the President's recommendation to extend certain waiver authority under the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Romania. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-12 | 1986-07-29 | Motion to Discharge Failed by Yea-Nay Vote: 216 - 190 (Record Vote No: 255). | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 34 | Disapproves the President's recommendation to extend the President's authority to waive the freedom of emigration requirements under the Trade Act of 1974 in order to extend the most-favored nation status of Romania. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5001 | 99 | hr | 5001 | A bill to extend for 3 years the existing suspension of duty on isometric mixtures of ethylbiphenyl. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-11 | 1986-06-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to extend, through June 30, 1989, the suspension of duty on mixtures of 3-ethylbiphenyl (m-ethylbiphenyl) and 4-ethylbiphenyl (p-ethylbiphenyl). | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 99-hjres-648 | 99 | hjres | 648 | A joint resolution to direct the President to report on the status of implementation of the recommendations of the President's Commission on Industrial Competitiveness. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-05 | 1986-06-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. | House | Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] | MI | D | W000682 | 43 | Requires the President, by the later of 60 days after enactment of this Act or August 1, 1986, to report to the Congress on: (1) the status of implementation of the recommendations of the President's Commission on Industrial Competitiveness; and (2) future plans for implementation of such recommendations. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 99-s-2521 | 99 | s | 2521 | A bill to make permanent the duty-free importation of hatter's fur and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1986-06-05 | 1986-06-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] | TN | D | S000068 | 0 | Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to grant duty-free treatment of hatters' fur. | 2025-01-03T20:55:56Z |
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