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A bill to impose duties on electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells imported from certain countries.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4702

Bill 118 s 4702, titled "A bill to impose duties on electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells imported from certain countries," aims to address the issue of unfair trade practices in the importation of these specific products. The bill proposes the imposition of duties on these items when they are imported from certain countries that engage in practices that are deemed harmful to the US economy.

The bill seeks to protect domestic manufacturers of electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells by levying duties on imports from countries that are found to be engaging in unfair trade practices such as dumping or subsidizing their products. These duties are intended to level the playing field for American manufacturers and prevent them from being undercut by foreign competitors who may be benefiting from government subsidies or selling their products at below-market prices.

By imposing duties on these imported products, the bill aims to encourage fair competition in the market and ensure that American manufacturers are able to compete on a level playing field. This measure is seen as a way to protect domestic industries and promote economic growth and job creation in the United States. Overall, Bill 118 s 4702 seeks to address the issue of unfair trade practices in the importation of electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells by imposing duties on imports from certain countries. The bill aims to protect American manufacturers and promote fair competition in the market.

Current Status of Bill S 4702

Bill S 4702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4702 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4702's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4702

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4702

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4702

A bill to impose duties on electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells imported from certain countries.
A bill to impose duties on electromagnets, battery cells, electric storage batteries, and photovoltaic cells imported from certain countries.

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