Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3934 Affordable Footwear Act of 2007

$4.5 billion-dollar tariff break back

2009-04-12T20:00:00Z

billion-dollar tariff break back. Posted by Bill Allison, April 13th, 2009 Â· No Comments. Among the tariff suspension bills considered by the 110th Congress, which went out of business before passing any of the them, one stood out: the ...

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New database brings transparency to tariff bills

2008-12-09T19:00:00Z

Though they likely wonâ€™t become law in 2008, more than 800 bills that were introduced by 116 members of the House, that would cut taxes on imports by an estimated $1.1 billion, and that were specifically requested by 120 companies and ...

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Lower shoe prices for who? | High Heel Shoe blog

2008-11-19T19:00:00Z

Affordable Footwear Act (HR 3934/S. 2372): how does it affect you?

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Outdoor Industry Association Calls on Congress to Pass Affordable ...

2008-10-28T20:00:00Z

... current and future economic challenges faced by the outdoor industry and encouraged enactment of a comprehensive package that reduces business costs, helps stabilize retail prices and includes the Affordable Footwear Act (HR 3934/S. ...

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if the shoe fits

2008-09-08T20:00:00Z

the affordable footwear act, (hr 3934/s. 2372), would not eliminate or reduce tariffs on products still manufactured in the united states. ironically, the tariff adds much more to the cost of lower-value, budget footwear, and relatively ...

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Fact Fabrication: FactCheck.org on Sarah Palin

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

For further action, see HR3934, which became Public Law 109-255 on 8/1/2006. S.2722 : A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York, as the â€œLieutenant ...

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trade measures play musical chairs ahead of elections

2008-07-10T20:00:00Z

supporters of some individual measures proposed for inclusion in the mtb, including the affordable footwear act (hr 3934), which would eliminate import duties on certain footwear, say they are now looking for other legislative vehicles ...

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onethird of us house cosponsors affordable footwear act american ...

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

... industry associations and their member companies is out to educate parents and congress this summer about the shoe tax as footwear import tariffs are collectively known and the need for the affordable footwear act hr 3934 s 2372 to ...

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affordable footwear act moves forward

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

the affordable footwear act (hr 3934/ s 2372) has now garnered support from one-third of the members of the us house of representatives according to the american apparel & footwear association (aafa). the legislation aims to abolish ...

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usa : affordable footwear act gains momentum

2008-03-03T19:00:00Z

today, the 100th us representative agreed to co-sponsor the affordable footwear act (s 2372/ hr 3934). introduced less than six months ago, the bi-partisan legislation eliminates the import tariffs, collectively known as the shoe tax, ...

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USA : Affordable Footwear Act gains momentum

2008-03-03T19:00:00Z

March 4, 2008 The cost of everyday purchases are inching up, and Americans are anxiously watching their mailboxes for their tax rebate to arrive. Now, Congress is moving forward with more relief legislation. ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.3777 Protecting Access to Safe ...

2007-11-02T20:00:00Z

H.R.3934 Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 [1]; S.2036 Protecting Access to Safe Mortgages Act [1]; H.R.3012 Expanding Housing Opportunities Through E... [1]; H.R.3838 H.R.3838 [1]; H.R.3535 Homebuyer's Protection Act of 2007 [1] ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.3838 To temporarily increase ...

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

H.R.3934 Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 [1]; S.2036 Protecting Access to Safe Mortgages Act [1]; H.R.3012 Expanding Housing Opportunities Through E... [1]; H.R.3777 Protecting Access to Safe Mortgages Act [1]; H.R.3535 Homebuyer's ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3934, The Affordable Footwear Act of 2007

2007-10-24T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 3934, The Affordable Footwear Act of 2007.

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I've got new shoes on...

2007-10-24T20:00:00Z

... certainly, the talk of tariffs and taxes are of the utmost importance, but I have to admit the e-mail alert I got today announcing Congresswoman Nancy Boyda's support of Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 (HR 3934) made me chuckle. ...

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H.R.3934: Affordable Footwear Act of 2007 - U.S. ... - OpenCongress

2007-10-22T01:00:00Z