S. 2874 (112th): A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on fabrics of man-made fibers consisting of one or two layers of expanded poly-tetrafluoroethylene sheeting layered between an outer knit fabric wholly of nylon and another outer woven fabric containing by weight 65 percent or more of micro fiber polyester.

Introduced:
May 08, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Max Baucus [D-MT]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 8, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 08, 2012
Referred to Committee May 08, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Finance

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Last updated May 08, 2012.
2 pages

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5/8/2012--Introduced.
Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on fabrics of man-made fibers consisting of one or two layers of expanded poly-tetrafluoroethylene sheeting layered between an outer knit fabric wholly of nylon and another o9uter woven fabric containing by weight 65 percent or more of micro fiber polyester.

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