To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
Public Law 111-124 · H.R. 4284 · 111th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Dec 28, 2009 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Sponsor: Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY-15)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Sander Levin
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences from December 31, 2009, through December 31, 2010.
Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to extend the ATPA program through December 31, 2010.
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).
Advances from April 30, 2003, to June 30, 2010, the base scheduling date for biennial reports to Congress of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the operation of ATPA.
Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend customs fees for the processing of specified different kinds of merchandise entered into the United States: (1) from February 14, 2018, through May 14, 2018; and (2) from February 7, 2018, through June 7, 2018.
Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by 1.5% (to 101.75% of such amount) 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 2014.
Committees
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Related bills
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Dec 28, 2009Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 111-124.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 23, 2009FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 22, 2009FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- Dec 14, 2009FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4284.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Dec 11, 2009CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
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