United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2493 — To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third country fabric program, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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Summary

Amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend, through FY2015, the third-country fabric rule granting duty-free treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles. Revises the term "sub-Saharan African country" to include the Republic of South Sudan under such Act.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1287)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2493 do?
Amends the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend, through FY2015, the third-country fabric rule granting duty-free treatment of apparel articles wholly assembled, or knit-to-shape and wholly assembled, or both, in one or more lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries, regardless of the country of origin of the fabric or the yarn used to make such articles. Revises the term "sub-Saharan African country" to include the Republic of South Sudan under such Act.
Who sponsors HR 2493?
HR 2493 is sponsored by Jim McDermott (D).
What is the current status of HR 2493?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2493?
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