A bill to make Chile ineligible for preferential tariff treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences until action is taken by the government of Chile to improve human rights conditions and to restore democracy in that nation.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that Chile should: (1) immediately stop the human rights violations by the police and the military and security forces; (2) immediately implement reforms that are necessary for the development of democracy; and (3) adopt a timetable for the transition to democracy. Terminates Chile's eligibility for designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences. Prohibits extending duty-free treatment to imports from Chile. Authorizes the reinstatement of Chile's beneficiary developing country status and duty-free treatment if: (1) the President submits a specified certification to the Congress; and (2) an approval resolution is enacted within 30 days of submission of such certification. Provides that such certification shall contain the President's determination that: (1) the human rights situation in Chile has improved; and (2) Chile has taken significant steps to restore democracy. Prohibits the President from submitting such a certification within: (1) one year of enactment of this Act; or (2) one year of submission of a previous certification if an approval resolution is not enacted with respect to that certification.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 August 1986

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