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To extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Laos.

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108-hr3943 — To extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Laos.. Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]. Introduced 2004-03-11. House bill. 108th Congress.

108-hr3943 108th Congress House Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Died in Committee
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To extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Laos.

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Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]
Sponsor
Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] (R), IL
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors
Introduced
2004-03-11
Committees
Ways and Means Committee
Subjects
East Asia; International Affairs; Laos; Most favored nation principle; Normal trade relations; Reciprocity; Trade agreements

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
2004-03-11
Committee
2004-03-11
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committee
2004-03-16
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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