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 (15 Nov 1983): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
H.R. 2851, introduced by Representative Barney Frank, is a bill focused on trade policy, specifically concerning imported knives. The bill proposes to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States.
If enacted, H.R. 2851 would impose a duty, which is a tax on imported goods, on certain types of knives. These knives are described as having movable or "snap-off" blades and are commonly referred to as snap blade tools. This measure would affect the import of these specific tools into the United States.
As of its introduction date in May 1983, H.R. 2851 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. The bill has been introduced but has not yet progressed to further actions such as committee review or votes. The full text of the bill and its specific details regarding the duty rate are not yet publicly available.
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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).
Timeline
15 Nov 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2851 do?
- H.R. 2851, introduced by Representative Barney Frank, is a bill focused on trade policy, specifically concerning imported knives. The bill proposes to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States. If enacted, H.R. 2851 would impose a duty, which is a tax on imported goods, on certain types of knives. These knives are described as having movable or "snap-off" blades and are commonly referred to as snap blade tools. This measure would affect the import of these specific tools into the United States. As of its introduction date in May 1983, H.R. 2851 is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. The bill has been introduced but has not yet progressed to further actions such as committee review or votes. The full text of the bill and its specific details regarding the duty rate are not yet publicly available.
- Has H.R. 2851 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2851. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2851?
- H.R. 2851 was sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2851?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (15 Nov 1983).
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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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