A bill to extend the temporary duty suspension on certain textured rolled glass sheets.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2362, would extend a temporary suspension of import duties on specific types of textured rolled glass sheets. Currently, this suspension is set to expire on December 31, 1998. If enacted, the bill would extend this duty suspension until December 31, 2001.
The glass in question is described as yellow-green, rolled in sheets, not yet finished or edged, and textured on one side. It is specifically intended for use in cooking stoves, ranges, or ovens. This bill would primarily affect businesses that import this particular type of glass for manufacturing these appliances.
S. 2362 was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on Finance. As of the provided information, its latest action is that it has been introduced. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate Committee on Finance to consider the bill.
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Official summary
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend, through December 31, 2001, the suspension of duty on rolled glass in sheets, yellow-green in color, not finished or edged-worked, textured on one surface, and suitable for incorporation in cooking stoves, ranges, or ovens.
Timeline
28 Jul 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 2362 do?
- This bill, S. 2362, would extend a temporary suspension of import duties on specific types of textured rolled glass sheets. Currently, this suspension is set to expire on December 31, 1998. If enacted, the bill would extend this duty suspension until December 31, 2001. The glass in question is described as yellow-green, rolled in sheets, not yet finished or edged, and textured on one side. It is specifically intended for use in cooking stoves, ranges, or ovens. This bill would primarily affect businesses that import this particular type of glass for manufacturing these appliances. S. 2362 was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on Finance. As of the provided information, its latest action is that it has been introduced. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate Committee on Finance to consider the bill.
- Has S. 2362 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2362. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2362?
- S. 2362 was sponsored by Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (R-SC), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2362?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (28 Jul 1998).
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