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 (26 Aug 1985): Executive Comment Received From State.
What this bill does
H.R. 2056 is a bill introduced in the 99th Congress by Representative Barney Frank. Its stated purpose is to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to place a duty on certain knives that have movable blades, often referred to as snap blade tools.
This bill would specifically affect the import and trade of these types of knives by imposing a tariff. The measure is categorized under "Foreign Trade and International Finance," and its subjects include foreign trade, investments, imports, and tariffs on tools.
Currently, H.R. 2056 has been introduced and the latest action recorded is its introduction on April 16, 1985. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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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
26 Aug 1985
Executive Comment Received From State.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2056 do?
- H.R. 2056 is a bill introduced in the 99th Congress by Representative Barney Frank. Its stated purpose is to amend the Tariff Schedules of the United States to place a duty on certain knives that have movable blades, often referred to as snap blade tools. This bill would specifically affect the import and trade of these types of knives by imposing a tariff. The measure is categorized under "Foreign Trade and International Finance," and its subjects include foreign trade, investments, imports, and tariffs on tools. Currently, H.R. 2056 has been introduced and the latest action recorded is its introduction on April 16, 1985. The full text of the bill has not yet been published. As an introduced bill, it would need to be considered by committees, potentially pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 2056 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2056. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2056?
- H.R. 2056 was sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2056?
- Executive Comment Received From State. (26 Aug 1985).
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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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