United States · Bill · S
S. 990 (103rd)
Shipbuilding Trade Reform Act of 1993
Introduced
19 May 1993
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Status
Subcommittee on International Trade. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-552.
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Summary
Shipbuilding Trade Reform Act of 1993 - Requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to establish a list of foreign countries that provide direct or indirect subsidies for the construction or repair of vessels. Authorizes a party to commence an action in the U.S. Court of International Trade contesting any determination with respect to a country's listing. Imposes penalties upon a country for: (1) providing false information with respect to a subsidy investigation; (2) renewing such subsidies; or (3) failing to eliminate such subsidies. Requires the United States in any negotiations with a foreign country for the elimination of subsidies for the construction or repair of vessels to be conducted in full consultation with affected U.S. industries. Requires the Secretary to: (1) monitor the compliance of each foreign country that is a party to any agreement; and (2) place a foreign country on the subsidizing country list if it is in noncompliance with such agreement.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 May 1993
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 May 1993
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 19 May 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/990
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/s/990