H.R. 4923 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016
H.R. 4923 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 13, 2016, sponsored by Kevin Brady with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 114-159
What it does
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill declares the sense of Congress that it should consider a miscellaneous tariff bill. (Sec. 3) The U.S. International Trade Commission shall: conduct a process, meeting specified requirements, for the submission and consideration of petitions for duty suspensions and reductions; and report to Congress on the effects of duty suspensions and reductions enacted p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin Brady (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2016
- Passed the HouseApr 27, 2016
- Passed the SenateMay 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 18, 2016
- Became lawMay 20, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-159. (May 20, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 27, 2016 · Passed415–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016House · Apr 27, 2016
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