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H.R. 6387, The Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
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H.R. 6387 would provide duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
== Detailed Summary ==
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(Log in to editAfghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the wikiPresident to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the firstdesignation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors.
Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2023.
Sets forth requirements to provideprevent the unlawful transshipment of such products.
Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a detailed summaryReconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program.
Authorizes the bill!)President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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(Log inLatest Major Action: 7/9/2008: Referred to edit the wiki and be the firstHouse subcommittee. Status: Referred to update the status of the bill!)Subcommittee on Trade.
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