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S. 953 (94th)

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 to clarify and strengthen the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to take action in the case of restrictive trade practices or boycotts.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 March 1975

Last action

10 March 1976 · Calendars

Status

Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.

Sponsors

Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Makes it the policy of the United States to oppose restrictive trade practices or boycotts fostered or imposed by foreign countries against United States concerns as well as against other countries friendly to the United States. Makes it the policy of the United States to encourage and request domestic exporting firms to refuse to take any action which has the effect of furthering or supporting such restrictive trade practices against United States concerns. Specifies that curtailment of exports to, investments in, or economic transactions with countries which impose boycotts or engage in restrictive trade practices would be deemed appropriate action for carrying out the policies of the Export Administration Act of 1969.

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-632.

    Source: Committee

  4. 6 February 1976

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 94-632.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 March 1976

    Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 6 February 1976

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 5 March 1975

    Open at official source

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