Supporting America's Manufacturers Act
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 5/5/2008--Introduced.
Supporting America's Manufacturers Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require a recommendation from the International Trade Commission (ITC) before the President can impose increased duties or other import restrictions on an imported Chinese product that c... more
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| May 05, 2008 |
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Blog Coverage
May 08, 2008 pennsylvania lawmakers unveil bill aimed at helping manufacturers ...
the supporting americaâs manufacturers act (hr 5960) establishes congressional review of the presidentâs decisions regarding whether to provide temporary relief â in the form of import duties or quotas â to american companies facing ...
Source: Import Industry News
May 06, 2008 WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5960, The Supporting America's ...
US Congress: HR 5960, The Supporting America's Manufacturers Act.
May 04, 2008 HR 5960, The Supporting America's Manufacturers Act
HR 5960 would amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.











