HR 5059 · 110th Congress 2007–2009, ended

To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to lesser developed countries.

Introduced Jan 17, 2008 Originated House Sponsor Jim McDermott D-WA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jan 28, 2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2008
  2. Passed HouseNot reached
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to add Mauritius as a lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country (LDC) for purposes of the application of preferential treatment to apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more LDCs, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles, that are imported into the United States. Repeals provisions granting preferential treatment for imported apparel articles produced in LDCs of yarn or fabric that is produced in beneficiary sub-Saharan countries and determined to be available in commercial quantities for use by LDCs.

Provides for the liquidation or reliquidation (refund of duties) for such articles entered into the United States on or after October 1, 2005, and before the 15th day after enactment of this Act.


Cosponsors

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No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 3

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  1. Jan 28, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  2. Jan 17, 2008Introduced in House
  3. Jan 17, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Subjects

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  1. Jan 17, 2008Introduced in House

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