Sam Gibbons: “I rise in support of H.R. 3815, as amended. H.R. 3815 consists of a large number of miscellaneous trade provisions and…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 3815, as amended. H.R. 3815 consists of a large number of miscellaneous trade provisions and technical corrections to various trade laws. These changes were proposed by Members, the administration, the private sector, or the law revision counsel. They facilitate customs administration, suspend duties on specific products, or correct errors in tariff treatment or in the technical drafting of various trade statutes. The committee amendment to section 30 of the bill as reported clarifies that preexisting rulings or other administrative decisions of the Treasury Department or Customs Service regarding rules of origin or country of origin marking requirements for handtools or metal forgings for handtools govern during a 1-year moratorium period with respect to tools or forgings covered by the decisions and defined in the bill. The amendment also defines the scope of significant policy changes in rule of origin and marking requirements that would be subject to new congressional consultation and layover procedures. These modifications to the bill as reported are agreed among the interested parties involved. The provisions of H.R. 3815 were subject to public comment and are non-controversial. I urge passage of H.R. 3815.”