To provide for the adjustment in the rate of duty for tomatoes imported from Mexico to take into account changes in the value of Mexican currency with respect to the United States dollar, and for other purposes.

Summary

Requires the rate of duty on tomatoes imported from Mexico to be equal to the column one duty rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as adjusted by the change in value of Mexican currency (stated in U.S. dollars) on January 1, 1994, and its value on the date of enactment of this Act. Provides for periodic three-month adjustments in such rate. (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the extent of the harm to the domestic winter tomato industry as a result of the devaluation in the Mexican peso in December 1994 and immediately take steps to remedy such harm. (Sec. 4) States that for purposes of applying standards provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, imports of tomatoes from Mexico shall be prohibited that do not meet specific requirements with respect to grade, size, and containers.

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Timeline

1. 12 May 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 May 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 May 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1024)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 May 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 12 May 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 16 May 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 May 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] · R · Cosponsor
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