NAFTA Pork Repeal Act of 1994
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Mar 1994): Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
What this bill does
The NAFTA Pork Repeal Act of 1994, introduced in the House of Representatives, would repeal several provisions related to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Specifically, it aims to eliminate the Center for the Study of Western Hemisphere Trade and the North American Development Bank. The bill also seeks to remove a "snap-back" tariff for orange juice, stop the monitoring of tomato and pepper imports, and cease data collection on fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers.
Additionally, the bill would place limits on the use of fiscal year 1994 and 1995 appropriations. It would restrict the production of C-17 military cargo aircraft to no more than four. It would also prohibit federal funding for specific construction projects, including a highway north of Santa Clarita Valley in California, a new agricultural research facility in Ft. Pierce, Florida, a new plutonium research laboratory at the Pantex Facility in Texas, and a new manufacturing technology facility in Henry County, Virginia. The bill also caps spending on Customs Service enforcement of textile and apparel rules to fiscal year 1993 levels for FY 1994 and 1995.
As an introduced bill, H.R. 3916 has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. If it were to pass the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
NAFTA Pork Repeal Act of 1994 - Amends the North American Free Trade Implementation Act to repeal the authorization for (and thus eliminate): (1) the Center for the Study of Western Hemisphere Trade; (2) the North American Development Bank; (3) the snap-back tariff for orange juice; (4) the monitoring of tomato and pepper imports; and (5) data collection on fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any FY 1994 or 1995 appropriations for: (1) more than four C-17 military cargo aircraft; (2) construction of a highway connecting the Golden Gate and Antelope Valley highways north of the Santa Clarita Valley in California; or (3) construction or operation of a new agricultural research facility in Ft. Pierce, Florida, a new plutonium research laboratory in the Pantex Facility in Texas, or a new manufacturing technology facility in Henry County, Virginia. Limits to FY 1993 levels the amount of FY 1994 or 1995 appropriations that may be expended for U.S. Customs Service enforcement of textile and apparel rules.
Timeline
10 Mar 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3916 do?
- The NAFTA Pork Repeal Act of 1994, introduced in the House of Representatives, would repeal several provisions related to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Specifically, it aims to eliminate the Center for the Study of Western Hemisphere Trade and the North American Development Bank. The bill also seeks to remove a "snap-back" tariff for orange juice, stop the monitoring of tomato and pepper imports, and cease data collection on fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut flowers. Additionally, the bill would place limits on the use of fiscal year 1994 and 1995 appropriations. It would restrict the production of C-17 military cargo aircraft to no more than four. It would also prohibit federal funding for specific construction projects, including a highway north of Santa Clarita Valley in California, a new agricultural research facility in Ft. Pierce, Florida, a new plutonium research laboratory at the Pantex Facility in Texas, and a new manufacturing technology facility in Henry County, Virginia. The bill also caps spending on Customs Service enforcement of textile and apparel rules to fiscal year 1993 levels for FY 1994 and 1995. As an introduced bill, H.R. 3916 has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. If it were to pass the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 3916 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3916. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3916?
- H.R. 3916 was sponsored by Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12] (R-NJ), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3916?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. (10 Mar 1994).
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