H.R. 3159 — To provide that the President may not waive the provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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Prohibits the President from waiving certain human rights and emigration requirements under the Trade Act of 1974 before July 11, 1999, with respect to Vietnam when determining its eligibility to receive nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation status). Nullifies any previous waiver of such requirements.

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1998-02-04
Introduced in House
1998-02-04
Introduced in House
1998-02-04
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
1998-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
1998-03-19
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1332)

To provide that the President may not waive the provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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