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Tariffs. The Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act (S. 2115, introduced June 22 by Sens. Carper, D-Del., and Tillis, R-N.C.; and H.R. 4307, introduced June 22 by Reps. Steel, R-Calif., and Schneider, D-Ill.) would authorize the president to enter into trade agreements with “trusted trading partners” for the reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions with respect to medical goods.
H.R. 4276 (introduced June 22 by Rep. Blumenauer, D-Ore.) would reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, extend and reform the Generalized System of Preferences, and amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. to temporarily modify certain duty rates.
Exports. H.R. 4217 (introduced June 20 by Rep. Espaillat, D-N.Y.) would control the export of electronic waste to ensure that it does not become the source of counterfeit goods that may reenter military and civilian electronics supply chains in the U.S.
S. 2096 (introduced June 21 by Sens. Warner, D-Va., and Cornyn, R-Texas) would provide for expedited consideration by Congress of defensive military sales to India under the Arms Export Control Act and increase the financial threshold for sales that trigger such review.
The Depriving Enemy Nations of Integral Authorizations and Licenses Act (S. 2170, introduced June 22 by Sen. Rubio, R-Fla.) would require the Bureau of Industry and Security to adopt a presumption of denial for licenses for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of technology to end-users in China or Russia and to notify Congress before approving a license for exports to either country. Congress would then be able to block BIS from granting any such license.
The Promoting Rural Exports Act (H.R. 4271, introduced June 22 by Reps. Armstrong, R-N.D., and Pappa, D-N.H.) would establish a Rural Export Center within the U.S. Commercial Service that would provide customized market research services to help rural businesses target their exports and conduct strategic planning and export support services for rural businesses.
CBP. The Senate passed June 22 S. 206, which would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry.
Shipping. The Preventing Labor Union Slowdowns Act (S. 2113, introduced June 22 by Sen. Risch, R-Idaho) would deter labor slowdowns and prohibit labor organizations from blocking modernization efforts at U.S. ports.
Labeling. The Wild USA Seafood Act (S. 2182, introduced June 22 by Sen. Murkowski, R-Alaska) would establish a “Wild USA Seafood” label for wild-harvested seafood caught in U.S. waters, including fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.
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