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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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