H.R. 991 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
H.R. 991 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2019, sponsored by Terri A. Sewell with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 116-164
What it does
Extension of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act This bill extends preferential duty treatment for certain apparel items produced in the Caribbean Basin through FY2030, and it extends the date through which certain merchandise processing fees may be charged through October 21, 2029.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2019
- Passed the HouseSep 22, 2020
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2020
- Became lawOct 10, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-164. (Oct 10, 2020)
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Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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