Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act

Summary

Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act This bill requires that, for purposes of marking imported articles and containers under the Tariff Act of 1930, every article of origin from the geographical area known as the West Bank (or its container) imported into the United States shall include the words: "West Bank" in the case of an article of an area in the West Bank not administered by Israel; and "Israel," "Made in Israel," or "Product of Israel" in the case of an article of an area in the West Bank administered by Israel. Every article of origin from the geographical area known as the Gaza Strip (or its container) imported into the United States shall include the words "Gaza" or "Gaza Strip." Neither the Department of the Treasury nor any other federal department or agency may prohibit the use of any of such markings for purposes of satisfying the Tariff Act of 1930.

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Timeline

1. 12 February 2016

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 February 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 February 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 12 February 2016 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 February 2016

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 February 2016

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Sponsors

• Doug Lamborn · R · Sponsor
• Martha McSally · R · Sponsor
• Ron DeSantis · R · Sponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• David Rouzer · R · Sponsor
• Ryan Costello · R · Sponsor
• Lee Zeldin · R · Sponsor
• Diane Black · R · Sponsor
• Dennis Ross · R · Sponsor
• Mark Walker · R · Sponsor
• Paul Cook · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Robert Pittenger · R · Cosponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Cosponsor
• Gregg Harper · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rob Bishop · R · Cosponsor
• Austin Scott · R · Cosponsor
• Richard Hudson · R · Cosponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

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