House Bill 8884
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8884
Congress
116
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill extends the Generalized System of Preferences through June 30, 2021, it adds human rights, environmental, and other criteria for designation as a beneficiary developing country, and it requires a review of laws relating to internationally recognized worker rights.
December 7, 2020
12/07/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
12/07/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:01 PM