New Legislation Affecting International Trade for January 8-9, 2009
The following are the trade-related bills and resolutions that were introduced in the House or Senate during January 8-9, 2009:
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| Bill No. | Introduced | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 313 | 01/08/09 | to amend 11 U.S.C. to establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor |
| H.R. 375 | 01/09/09 | to enhance the security of the Western Hemisphere and bolster regional capacity and cooperation to counter current and emerging threats, to promote cooperation in the Western Hemisphere to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, to secure universal adherence to agreements regarding nuclear nonproliferation, and for other purposes |
| H.R. 418 | 01/09/09 | to confirm the jurisdiction of the Consumer Product Safety Commission with respect to releasing systems on residential window bars and to establish a consumer product safety standard ensuring that all such bars include a quick-release mechanism |
| H.R. 441 | 01/09/09 | to grant immunity from civil liability to any person who voluntarily notifies appropriate security personnel of suspicious activity believed to threaten transportation safety or security or takes reasonable action to mitigate such activity |
Details on these bills and resolutions are available at http://thomas.loc.gov/ (search by bill number).