To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Sep 29, 2008 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 29, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to extend the ATPA program through December 31, 2009.
Extends through FY2010 preferential treatment for apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components, and specified other type apparel (brassieres).
Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States.
Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by 0.5% the amount in effect on the date of enactment of this Act of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion in July, August, or September 2013.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 29, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-LA | Jim McCrery | Original | Sep 29, 2008 |
| D-MI | Sander M. Levin | Original | Sep 29, 2008 |
| R-CA | Wally Herger | Original | Sep 29, 2008 |
Actions 2
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- Sep 29, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 29, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance.
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- Sep 29, 2008Introduced in House
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