Cargo Preference Amendments of 1987

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Cargo Preference Amendments of 1987 - Requires the Comptroller General of the United States, within 60 days after the enactment of this Act and every six months thereafter, to: (1) review every Federal program involving the ocean transportation of any item; (2) identify each program which is subject to U.S. cargo preference laws; and (3) notify each Federal department or agency of its responsibilities under such laws. Requires the officer or employee in charge of every department or agency having responsibility under the cargo preference laws, within 30 days after the end of each month, to submit to the Comptroller General a report containing specified information relating to compliance or noncompliance with such cargo preference laws. Authorizes the Comptroller General to take specified action after a determination of noncompliance. Directs the Comptroller General, within 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, to report to the Congress concerning compliance with cargo preference laws during the previous fiscal year. Subjects to appropriate administrative discipline: (1) any officer or employee of the Government who violates any cargo preference laws; or (2) the head of any department or agency who fails to achieve compliance with this Act and any cargo preference laws.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1989

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