To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to extend duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences from December 31, 2009, through December 31, 2010. Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to extend the ATPA program through December 31, 2010. Extends through FY2010 preferential treatment for apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components, and specified other type apparel (brassieres). Advances from April 30, 2003, to June 30, 2010, the base scheduling date for biennial reports to Congress of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the operation of ATPA. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend customs fees for the processing of specified different kinds of merchandise entered into the United States: (1) from February 14, 2018, through May 14, 2018; and (2) from February 7, 2018, through June 7, 2018. Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by 1.5% (to 101.75% of such amount) the amount in effect on the date of enactment of this Act of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion in July, August, or September 2014.

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Timeline

1. 11 December 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 December 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 December 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 December 2009

   Introduced

   Received in the Senate, read twice.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 14 December 2009

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

6. 14 December 2009

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H14831)

   Source: Floor

7. 14 December 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H14831)

   Source: Floor

8. 14 December 2009

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4284.

   Source: Floor

9. 14 December 2009

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14831-14835)

   Source: Floor

10. 14 December 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

11. 22 December 2009

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

12. 22 December 2009

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13792)

    Source: Floor

13. 22 December 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13792)

    Source: Floor

14. 23 December 2009

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

15. 23 December 2009

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

16. 23 December 2009

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

17. 28 December 2009

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-124.

    Source: President

18. 28 December 2009

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

19. 28 December 2009

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 28 December 2009 · Official file
• Received in Senate · 14 December 2009 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 14 December 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 11 December 2009 · Official file

Documents

14 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 28 December 2009

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 28 December 2009

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 28 December 2009

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 22 December 2009

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 December 2009

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 December 2009

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• Received in Senate (text)

  Received in Senate · EN · 14 December 2009

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• Received in Senate (PDF)

  Received in Senate · EN · 14 December 2009

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 14 December 2009

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 December 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• SANDER LEVIN · D · Sponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing

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