H.R. 4217 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
H.R. 4217 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Nov 3, 2005, sponsored by Joe Knollenberg with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to allow U.S. manufacturers that use products subject to countervailing or antidumping duty proceedings or use domestic like products (industrial users) to participate in such proceedings. Requires the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Knollenberg (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 3, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Nov 3, 2005)
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