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H.R. 4318Became Law

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 13, 2018)

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018

This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to: (1) repeal expired reductions in rates of duty for specified chemicals and other items; and (2) provide for duty suspensions and reductions through December 31, 2020, for specified chemicals and other items.

(Sec. 1665) The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend through October 13, 2027 (currently, July 21, 2027), the authority of the Department of the Treasury to collect certain customs user fees for the processing of formally or informally entered or released merchandise.

What just happenedSep 13, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-239.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8](R-TX)Sponsor
30 cosponsors3 D27 R
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  1. Sep 13, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-239.

  2. Sep 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-239.

  3. Sep 13, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 13, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 6, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 6, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 4, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Sep 4, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7784-7785)

  9. Sep 4, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7784-7785)

  10. Sep 4, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 4318.

  11. Sep 4, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Brady (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7784-7786)

  12. Jul 30, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Jul 26, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (text: CR S5438)

  14. Jul 26, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(text: CR S5438)

  15. Jul 26, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5438)

  16. Jul 26, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Finance Committee
  17. Jul 26, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Finance Committee
  18. Jan 17, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  19. Jan 16, 2018FloorH38310

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

  20. Jan 16, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H185-385)

  21. Jan 16, 2018Floor8000

    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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 18).(text: CR H185-385)

  22. Jan 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H185-385)

  23. Jan 16, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  24. Jan 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4318.

  25. Jan 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H395-396)

  26. Jan 16, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Bishop (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  27. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  28. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Nov 9, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 13, 201849

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018

This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to: (1) repeal expired reductions in rates of duty for specified chemicals and other items; and (2) provide for duty suspensions and reductions through December 31, 2020, for specified chemicals and other items.

(Sec. 1665) The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend through October 13, 2027 (currently, July 21, 2027), the authority of the Department of the Treasury to collect certain customs user fees for the processing of formally or informally entered or released merchandise.

Passed House amendedJan 16, 201836

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018

This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) to: (1) repeal expired reductions in rates of duty for specified chemicals and other items; and (2) provide for duty suspensions and reductions through December 31, 2020, for specified chemicals and other items.

The bill amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend through April 22, 2026, (currently, January 14, 2026) the authority of the Department of the Treasury to collect certain customs user fees.

Introduced in HouseNov 9, 2017

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2017

This bill amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) to: (1) repeal expired reductions in rates of duty for specified chemicals and other items; and (2) provide for duty suspensions and reductions through December 31, 2020, for specified chemicals and other items.

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 — Informed