H.R. 7222 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7222 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2008, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-436
What it does
Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to prohibit the extension of duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment to: (1) Colombia or Peru after December 31, 2009; (2) Ecuador after June 30, 2009, except that such preferential treatment shall remain in effect through December 31, 2009, unless the President reports to specified congressional committees on or before June 30, 2009, that Ecuador does not satisfy certa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles B. Rangel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Passed the SenateOct 2, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2008
- Became lawOct 16, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-436. (Oct 16, 2008)
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Other Foreign Trade and International Finance bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
- H.R. 556: Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
- H.J.Res. 44: Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and…
- H.R. 3375: To extend the trade adjustment assistance program under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months.
- H.R. 3688: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
- S. 2271: Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007
- H.R. 5264: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 782: Fair Currency Act of 2007
- H.R. 891: Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1229: Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007
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