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P.L. 110-42, To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009

  • This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.

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H.R. 1830 would extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until September 30, 2009.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act to extend through FY2008, the duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment for beneficiary countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru) under the Act. Repeals certain provisions subjecting the extension of such treatment to such countries to certain conditions.

Extends preferential treatment through FY2008 to apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components, and other type apparel (brassieres) that are both cut and sewn or otherwise assembled in the United States, or one or more beneficiary countries, or both, with certain limitations.

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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/27/2007: Passed/agreed6/29/2007: Presented to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 59 (Roll no. 583).President.
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