H.R. 4071 (112th): CHEATS Act

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Feb 17, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4071 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4071

To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 2012

Ms. BALDWIN (for herself and Mr. RIBBLE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that the provisions relating to countervailing duties apply to nonmarket economy countries.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘China Hurts Economic Advancement Through Subsidies Act’ or ‘CHEATS Act’.

SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF COUNTERVAILING DUTIES TO NONMARKET ECONOMIES AND STRENGTHENING APPLICATION OF THE LAW.

    (a) In General- Section 701(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671(a)(1)) is amended by inserting ‘(including a nonmarket economy country)’ after ‘country’ each place it appears.

    (b) Effective Date- The amendments made by subsection (a) apply to petitions filed under section 702 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671a) on or after October 1, 2006.