A bill relating to the duty on certain knives (commonly known as "snap blade tools") having movable blades.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 1982): Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 5490, introduced in the 97th Congress by Representative Barney Frank, addresses the importation of certain knives. Specifically, it aims to impose a duty, or tax, on what are commonly referred to as "snap blade tools," which are knives with movable blades.
The legislation would affect the trade and import of these specific types of knives. By imposing a duty, it would change the cost of bringing these items into the United States from other countries. The exact impact on consumers or businesses is not detailed in the provided information.
H.R. 5490 has been introduced, meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. As of the information provided, its latest action is simply its introduction, and the full text of the bill has not yet been published. This means its provisions are not yet publicly available for detailed review, and it has not yet moved to further legislative stages.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on certain knives with movable blades (commonly known as snap blade tools).
Timeline
20 Jul 1982
Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5490 do?
- This bill, H.R. 5490, introduced in the 97th Congress by Representative Barney Frank, addresses the importation of certain knives. Specifically, it aims to impose a duty, or tax, on what are commonly referred to as "snap blade tools," which are knives with movable blades. The legislation would affect the trade and import of these specific types of knives. By imposing a duty, it would change the cost of bringing these items into the United States from other countries. The exact impact on consumers or businesses is not detailed in the provided information. H.R. 5490 has been introduced, meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. As of the information provided, its latest action is simply its introduction, and the full text of the bill has not yet been published. This means its provisions are not yet publicly available for detailed review, and it has not yet moved to further legislative stages.
- Has H.R. 5490 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5490. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5490?
- H.R. 5490 was sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5490?
- Executive Comment Received From Commerce. (20 Jul 1982).
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A bill relating to the duty on certain knives (commonly known as snap blade tools) having movable blades.
A bill relating to the duty on certain knives (commonly known as snap blade tools) having movable blades.
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