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H.R. 2851·98th Congress·House Bill
A bill relating to the duty on certain knives (commonly known as snap blade tools) having movable blades.
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IntroducedIn committeePassed HousePassed SenateTo PresidentBecame law
Latest action (2 May 1983): Introduced
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Official summary
Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on certain knives with snap-off blades (commonly known as snap blade tools).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2851 do?
- Amends the Tariff Schedules of the United States to impose a duty on certain knives with snap-off blades (commonly known as snap blade tools).
- Has H.R. 2851 become law?
- Not yet. As of 2 May 1983, H.R. 2851 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2851?
- H.R. 2851 was sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4, 1981-2012] (Democrat-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2851?
- Introduced (2 May 1983).
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