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RETRO GSP Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7555

The RETRO GSP Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7555, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reinstate the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program retroactively to January 1, 2018. The GSP program is a trade preference program that allows certain goods from developing countries to enter the United States duty-free.

The bill seeks to provide relief to American businesses that have been negatively impacted by the expiration of the GSP program in 2017. By reinstating the program retroactively, the bill aims to help these businesses recover any duties they may have paid on imports from GSP-eligible countries during the period when the program was not in effect.

The RETRO GSP Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of the GSP program in promoting economic growth and development in developing countries. Supporters of the bill argue that reinstating the program retroactively will help American businesses remain competitive in the global market and support job creation in the United States. Overall, the RETRO GSP Act is a piece of legislation that aims to provide relief to American businesses impacted by the expiration of the GSP program and promote economic growth and development in developing countries.

Current Status of Bill HR 7555

Bill HR 7555 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2024. Bill HR 7555 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2024.  Bill HR 7555's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7555

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7555

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7555

RETRO GSP Act
To extend the Generalized System of Preferences program.
RETRO GSP Act
Repayment of Extra Tariffs with Renewal Of GSP Act

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