Trade-Related Bills Introduced on July 20
On July 20 2010, the following trade-related bills were introduced:
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| Agricultural subsidies | H.R. 5779. A bill to reduce deficits and government spending through the elimination of wasteful agriculture subsidies and programs |
| Energy subsidies | H.R. 5780. A bill to reduce deficits and government spending through the elimination of wasteful energy subsidies and programs |
| Termination of OPIC | H.R. 5782. A bill to implement cost savings within the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to terminate the Overseas Private Investment Corporation |
| Defense subsidies | H.R. 5784. A bill to reduce deficits and government spending through the elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs |
| Cosmetic safety | H.R. 5786. A bill to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes |
| Buy American waivers | H.R. 5791. A bill to amend 49 USC to eliminate waivers to Buy America to strengthen the requirement that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a capital project are produced in the U.S. |
| Domestic green technology | H.R. 5792. A bill to require 100 percent domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies or by States with Federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits |
| Export promotion | H.R. 5797. A bill to expand export promotion activities with respect to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the U.S., and for other purposes |