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H.R. 5264 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008

H.R. 5264 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2008, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel.

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
Feb 7, 2008
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Public law
Public Law 110-191

What it does

Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), as amended and expanded by Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA), to extend, through December 31, 2008, the ATPA program providing for the duty-free treatment of certain imported apparel articles assembled in one or more ATPDEA beneficiary countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles B. Rangel (D-NY)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 7, 2008
  • Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2008
  • Passed the SenateFeb 28, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentFeb 28, 2008
  • Became lawFeb 29, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-191. (Feb 29, 2008)

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