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H.R. 4923Became Law

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (May 20, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

What just happenedMay 20, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-159.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8](R-TX)Sponsor
61 cosponsors18 D43 R
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  1. May 20, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-159.

  2. May 20, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-159.

  3. May 20, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 20, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 18, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 18, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 11, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2673)

  9. May 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2673)

  10. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Apr 27, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Apr 27, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H2014-2016)

  13. Apr 27, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 166).(text: CR H2014-2016)

  14. Apr 27, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2035)

  15. Apr 27, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Apr 27, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4923.

  17. Apr 27, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2014-2019)

  18. Apr 27, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Brady (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Apr 25, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.

  20. Apr 25, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  21. Apr 25, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Rules Committee
  22. Apr 25, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-519, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  23. Apr 25, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-519, Part I.

    Ways and Means Committee
  24. Apr 20, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  25. Apr 20, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  26. Apr 14, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  27. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Rules Committee
  28. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  29. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  30. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Apr 13, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 20, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 10, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

Passed House amendedApr 27, 201636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

Reported to House amended, Part IApr 25, 201618

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2016

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016

This bill declares the sense of Congress that it should consider a miscellaneous tariff bill.

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 pursuant to this Act on producers, purchasers, and consumers in the United States.

The bill prescribes requirements for publication by specified congressional committees of a list of limited tariff benefits contained in a miscellaneous tariff bill.

American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 — Informed