An Act to reduce from fifteen to thirteen inches the minimum width of paper in rolls which may be imported into the United States free of duty as standard newsprint paper, and for other purposes
Latest action (14 Aug 1958): Became Public Law No. 85-645
What this bill does
H.R. 10277, enacted in 1958, changed the minimum width requirement for paper imported into the United States duty-free as standard newsprint. Previously, this minimum width was fifteen inches. The act reduced this minimum to thirteen inches.
This change primarily affects importers of paper and publishers who use standard newsprint. By lowering the minimum width for duty-free import, the act likely made certain types of paper more accessible or cost-effective for these groups.
The bill was introduced in the 85th Congress on August 14, 1958, and became Public Law No: 85-645 on the same day. The provided information indicates it was enacted, meaning it successfully passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law.
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Timeline
14 Aug 1958
Became Public Law No. 85-645
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10277 do?
- H.R. 10277, enacted in 1958, changed the minimum width requirement for paper imported into the United States duty-free as standard newsprint. Previously, this minimum width was fifteen inches. The act reduced this minimum to thirteen inches. This change primarily affects importers of paper and publishers who use standard newsprint. By lowering the minimum width for duty-free import, the act likely made certain types of paper more accessible or cost-effective for these groups. The bill was introduced in the 85th Congress on August 14, 1958, and became Public Law No: 85-645 on the same day. The provided information indicates it was enacted, meaning it successfully passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10277 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 10277 has been enacted. Status last updated 14 Aug 1958.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10277?
- No sponsor is on record for H.R. 10277 in the official data.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10277?
- Became Public Law No. 85-645 (14 Aug 1958).
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