H.R. 6307 (112th): GSP UPDATE Act

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R-FL4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
5 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
GSP Update for Production Diversification and Trade Enhancement Act or GSP UPDATE Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize the President to designate certain luggage and travel articles as eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

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