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H. R. 7986 — To modify and reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
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December 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:5,032
The bill, H.R. 7986, aims to extend and update the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a program that allows certain goods from developing countries to enter the United States duty-free. It modifies the eligibility criteria for countries to participate in the GSP,...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 7986, is like a special ticket that lets some goods from other countries come into the U.S. without needing to pay extra money. It wants to update the rules about which goods can use this ticket and make sure the countries where these goods come from are taking care of nature and treating people fairly.
H. R. 7986 — To modify and reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
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April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,258
The Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act (H.R. 7986) seeks to modify and extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) until December 31, 2030. It updates rules for determining beneficiary countries, including considerations for human rights and economic...
Simple Explanation
The Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act is like a plan to help countries sell certain goods to the U.S. without charging extra money. It changes some rules for picking which countries get help and wants people to follow new rules so everything is fair and good for everyone.
S. 5123 — To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify the eligibility requirements for the Generalized System of Preferences to strengthen worker protections and to ensure that beneficiary developing countries afford equal rights and protection under the law, regardless of gender, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,913
The bill, known as the "Women’s Economic Empowerment in Trade Act of 2024," aims to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to improve conditions under the Generalized System of Preferences. It seeks to strengthen worker protections and ensure that developing countries receiving benefits from the United...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants countries that get special trading benefits from the U.S. to treat all workers fairly and give women the same rights as men. If they don't, they might get fewer benefits.
H. R. 8006 — To establish an expedited petition process for the addition and removal of certain products from the lists of products eligible or ineligible for beneficial treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:990
H. R. 8006, titled the "Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act," aims to set up a faster process for adding or removing products from the lists of goods eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences in the United States. It requires the U.S....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8006 is like a set of new rules to make it faster to change which things can come into the country without extra taxes. It lets people say what they think about these changes and tells who gets to have a say; it also tries to be fair about who can ask for changes.
H. R. 8010 — To modify designations of beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences.
April 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:325
H. R. 8010, titled "Preserving America’s Interests and Security in Trade Act," seeks to revise the criteria for designating beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The bill proposes amendments to the Trade Act of 1974, adding new...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rulebook that helps the United States decide which countries get special trading privileges. It wants to make sure these countries are not doing things that could potentially harm America's safety or important friendships.
H. R. 7555 — To extend the Generalized System of Preferences program.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:939
H.R. 7555 seeks to extend the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which supports economic growth in developing countries while benefiting American businesses and consumers by allowing certain goods to enter the U.S. duty-free. The bill proposes to renew the GSP through December...
Simple Explanation
The bill, H.R. 7555, wants to bring back a program that helps poor countries grow by letting them sell some things in the U.S. without paying extra money called tariffs. It also wants to give back the extra money companies paid since the end of 2020, helping both the poor countries and the businesses in the U.S. who rely on these deals.
H. R. 6990 — To modify the bases for ineligibility for countries to benefit from the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
January 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. R. 6990 seeks to update the criteria for determining which countries are eligible to benefit from the Generalized System of Preferences, a program aimed at promoting economic growth in developing countries. The bill proposes to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to include...
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The bill wants to change the rules for helping other countries grow their economies by making sure they play fair with digital trade and protect people's online data. It checks if a country makes it hard to do business online or doesn't keep people's personal information safe.
H. R. 7967 — To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H.R. 7967 aims to amend the Trade Act of 1974 by changing how the United States decides to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's eligibility under the Generalized System of Preferences. The bill requires that the President considers the impacts of such actions on meeting...
Simple Explanation
Imagine the United States has a special program that helps other countries by not charging extra money on stuff they sell to the U.S. This new bill says the President should think about how stopping this help might affect the people and workers in those countries before making a decision.
S. 4915 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing credit and to reauthorize and reform the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,599
S. 4915 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code to update the low-income housing credit, which involves raising the state housing credit ceiling and modifying tax-exempt bond financing criteria. The bill also seeks to extend and reform the Generalized System of...
Simple Explanation
S. 4915 is a bill that wants to change the rules to help make housing cheaper for people with less money and also check how some countries are doing to decide if the U.S. should keep giving them special trading benefits.

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