Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act

Summary

Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the designation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors. Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2023. Sets forth requirements to prevent the unlawful transshipment of such products. Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program. Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1384-1385)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 9 July 2008

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

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