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S. 1224 (99th)

Softwood Lumber Stabilization Act of 1985

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Introduced

24 May 1985

Last action

30 May 1985 · Committee

Status

Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.

Sponsors

Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Mitch McConnell, Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Rep. Abdnor, James [R-SD-2], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Softwood Lumber Stabilization Act of 1985 - Limits imports of softwood lumber during any calendar quarter to an amount equal to the product of the historical percentage of imports for such quarter multiplied by the total quantity of softwood lumber that the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) estimates will be consumed in the United States during such quarter. Directs the Secretary to allocate the limitation among foreign countries. Sets forth factors to be considered in making such allocation. Requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register every quarter specified information relating to such limitation. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the Treasury to take the actions necessary to enforce this Act. Authorizes the President during the five years following enactment of this Act to enter into trade agreements providing for limitations on imports of softwood lumber into the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 24 May 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department, Commerce Department.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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