United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2620 (100th)
Defense Protection Fee Act
Introduced
4 June 1987
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
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Summary
Defense Protection Fee Act - Directs the President to categorize all foreign countries as: (1) countries that are a party to a mutual defense treaty or rely on the United States for its defense; (2) neutral countries; or (3) countries, including countries that support terrorism, that cannot be categorized under (1) or (2). Imposes a defense protection fee (in addition to any other duties imposed) on imports into the United States. Sets forth a formula for the calculation of such fees. Requires the President to certify such fees imposed under categories (1) and (2) to the Commissioner of Customs.
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summary · EN · 4 June 1987
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/2620
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/hr/2620