To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2832 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 2, 2011, sponsored by Dave Camp with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Sep 2, 2011
Co-sponsors: 3
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Public law: Public Law 112-40

What it does

(Sec. 1) Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) through July 31, 2013. Requires the liquidation or reliquidation (refund of duties) on duty-free articles that entered into the United States after December 31, 2010, and before the 15th day after enactment of this Act. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedSep 2, 2011
Passed the HouseSep 7, 2011
Passed the SenateSep 22, 2011
Sent to the PresidentOct 13, 2011
Became lawOct 21, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-40. (Oct 21, 2011)

How Congress voted

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Oct 12, 2011 · Passed307–122
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 22, 2011 · Bill Passed70–27
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 19, 2011 · Cloture Motion Agreed to84–8

Every roll call vote on this bill

A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 19, 2011
To provide trade promotion authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and for other trade…Senate · Sep 20, 2011
To make the effective date of the amendments expanding the trade adjustment assistance program contingent on…Senate · Sep 21, 2011
To extend the trade adjustment assistance as in effect before the enactment of the Trade and Globalization…Senate · Sep 21, 2011
To modify the eligibility requirements for trade adjustment assistance.Senate · Sep 21, 2011
To repeal trade adjustment assistance for firms.Senate · Sep 21, 2011
To limit eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to workers who are laid off because of an increase in…Senate · Sep 22, 2011
To require a report on the consequences of failing to act on trade agreements.Senate · Sep 22, 2011
To provide Taiwan with critically needed United States-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen its…Senate · Sep 22, 2011
To extend and modify trade adjustment assistance.Senate · Sep 22, 2011
A bill to extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 22, 2011
To extend the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposesHouse · Oct 12, 2011

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