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To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and to make technical changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the program.

USA115th CongressHR-4979| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2018
David G. Reichert

David G. Reichert

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (11)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(Sec. 1) This bill extends the Generalized System of Preferences (a U.S. trade preference program that provides duty-free access to imports on products from certain developing countries) through 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative, within one year of this bill's enactment and annually thereafter through December 31, 2020, must report to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on efforts to ensure that countries designated as beneficiary developing countries under the Trade Act of 1974 are meeting the eligibility criteria set forth in that Act. (Sec. 2) The Trade Act of 1974 is amended to modify the deadline for the review process with respect to the competitive needs limitation. (The competitive need limitation terminates duty-free treatment with respect to articles from a beneficiary developing country if certain import limits are exceeded.) (Sec. 3) The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 is amended to extend through August 1, 2027, the authority for customs user fees for the processing of merchandise formally entered or released into the United States.

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Timeline
Feb 8, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 13, 2018
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1100-1103)
Feb 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4979.
Feb 13, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 13, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1104-1105)
Feb 14, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 2 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1100)
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Feb 14, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 8, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 13, 2018
    Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1100-1103)


  • February 13, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4979.


  • February 13, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 13, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1104-1105)


  • February 14, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 2 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1100)
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  • February 14, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 14, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 115-2036: A bill to make necessary changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4068: To make necessary changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementTariffsUser charges and fees

To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and to make technical changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the program.

USA115th CongressHR-4979| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2018
(Sec. 1) This bill extends the Generalized System of Preferences (a U.S. trade preference program that provides duty-free access to imports on products from certain developing countries) through 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative, within one year of this bill's enactment and annually thereafter through December 31, 2020, must report to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on efforts to ensure that countries designated as beneficiary developing countries under the Trade Act of 1974 are meeting the eligibility criteria set forth in that Act. (Sec. 2) The Trade Act of 1974 is amended to modify the deadline for the review process with respect to the competitive needs limitation. (The competitive need limitation terminates duty-free treatment with respect to articles from a beneficiary developing country if certain import limits are exceeded.) (Sec. 3) The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 is amended to extend through August 1, 2027, the authority for customs user fees for the processing of merchandise formally entered or released into the United States.

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Timeline
Feb 8, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Feb 13, 2018
Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1100-1103)
Feb 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4979.
Feb 13, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 13, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1104-1105)
Feb 14, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 2 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1100)
View Vote
Feb 14, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 8, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 13, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • February 13, 2018
    Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 13, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1100-1103)


  • February 13, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4979.


  • February 13, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 13, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1104-1105)


  • February 14, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 2 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1100)
    View Vote


  • February 14, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 14, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
David G. Reichert

David G. Reichert

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (11)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Finance Committee, Trade Subcommittee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 115-2036: A bill to make necessary changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-4068: To make necessary changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementTariffsUser charges and fees