Fair Trade Opportunities Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Sep 1996): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Fair Trade Opportunities Act, introduced in 1996, proposes changes to U.S. trade laws. It would repeal Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974, known as the Jackson-Vanik Act. This would remove specific conditions previously linked to trade relations with certain countries, particularly those that restricted emigration.
The bill directs the President to consult with Congress and assess countries not members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). If such a country does not grant adequate trade benefits or competitive opportunities to U.S. commerce, the President would be required to increase import duties on its products. Additionally, the President would have the authority to raise tariffs on goods from non-market economy countries that are not WTO members and restrict their citizens' emigration rights.
This bill is currently at the introduced stage in the 104th Congress, having been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Rules. No further actions have been taken on it since its introduction.
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Official summary
Fair Trade Opportunities Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1975 to repeal Title IV (Trade Relations with Countries not Currently Receiving Nondiscriminatory Treatment) (Jackson Vanick Act). Directs the President to consult with the appropriate congressional committees and determine whether each foreign country that is not a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is not according adequate trade benefits or substantially equal competitive opportunities to U.S. commerce. Mandates an increase in the rate of duty with respect to the products of such a country. Authorizes the President to increase such rate on any product of a non-market economy country that is not a WTO member if it: (1) denies its citizens the right or opportunity to emigrate; (2) imposes more than a nominal tax on emigration documents, for any purpose; or (3) imposes more than a nominal tax, fine, fee or other charge on any citizen as a consequence of such citizen's desire to emigrate to a country of his or her choice.
Timeline
28 Sep 1996
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4289 do?
- The Fair Trade Opportunities Act, introduced in 1996, proposes changes to U.S. trade laws. It would repeal Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974, known as the Jackson-Vanik Act. This would remove specific conditions previously linked to trade relations with certain countries, particularly those that restricted emigration. The bill directs the President to consult with Congress and assess countries not members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). If such a country does not grant adequate trade benefits or competitive opportunities to U.S. commerce, the President would be required to increase import duties on its products. Additionally, the President would have the authority to raise tariffs on goods from non-market economy countries that are not WTO members and restrict their citizens' emigration rights. This bill is currently at the introduced stage in the 104th Congress, having been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Rules. No further actions have been taken on it since its introduction.
- Has H.R. 4289 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4289. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4289?
- H.R. 4289 was sponsored by Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] (R-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4289?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (28 Sep 1996).
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