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H.R. 1318 (111th)

Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act

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Introduced

4 March 2009

Last action

4 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 August 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the designation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors. Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2024. Sets forth requirements to prevent the unlawful transshipment of such products. Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program. Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E556)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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