US HB1318 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-3)
Status: Introduced on March 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Pending: House Ways And Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the designation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors. Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2024. Sets forth requirements to prevent the unlawful transshipment of such products. Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program. Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act.
Title
Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act
Sponsors
Rep. Gary Ackerman [D-NY] | Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Peter Hoekstra [R-MI] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] |
Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Michael McMahon [D-NY] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] |
Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-03-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | |
2009-03-04 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E556) |
Same As/Similar To
HB2410 (Related) 2009-06-22 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign trade and international finance
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human rights
Pakistan
Rule of law and government transparency
Smuggling and trafficking
Tariffs
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign trade and international finance
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human rights
Pakistan
Rule of law and government transparency
Smuggling and trafficking
Tariffs
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1318/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1318/BILLS-111hr1318ih.pdf |