H.R. 4979 · 115th Congress

To extend the Generalized System of Preferences and to make technical changes to the competitive need limitations provision of the program.

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
David Reichert
Introduced
2018-02-08
Latest action
2018-02-14 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Action history

  1. 2018-02-14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. 2018-02-14On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 2 (Roll no. 71).
  3. 2018-02-14Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  4. 2018-02-13Considered as unfinished business.
  5. 2018-02-13At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. 2018-02-13DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4979.
  7. 2018-02-13Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. 2018-02-13Mr. Reichert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. 2018-02-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  10. 2018-02-08Introduced in House
  11. 2018-02-08Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.