Amendments to S. 1260, Text of Amendments — Congressional Record, Senate

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This is S2789 of the Congressional Record, Senate, May 19, 2021, with interleaved columns of amendments to S. 1260. The page lists SA 1688, SA 1689, SA 1690, SA 1691, and SA 1692 by Mr. Lee, each intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Schumer, and each ordered to lie on the table. It also prints an amendment by a group of Senators, including Ms. Ernst, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. Rounds, containing a point of order to ensure that the United States adequately funds national defense, with findings and a waiver requiring a three-fifths vote.

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May 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2789
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. Ms. ERNST, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. ROUNDS, on such a bill or joint resolution, that appro-
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the Mr. HAGERTY, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. FISCH- priates amounts for 1 or more major func-
table. ER, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Mrs. BLACKBURN, tional categories other than major func-
SA 1688. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment tional category 050 for fiscal year 2022 and
intended to be proposed to amendment SA Mr. SULLIVAN, and Mr. HAWLEY) sub-
does not appropriate amounts for major
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. mitted an amendment intended to be functional category 050 for fiscal year 2022 in
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- an amount that is not less than the amount
table. posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. appropriated under that measure for all
SA 1689. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment 1260, to establish a new Directorate for major functional categories other than
intended to be proposed to amendment SA Technology and Innovation in the Na- major functional category 050 for fiscal year
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 2022; or
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the
tional Science Foundation, to establish
a regional technology hub program, to (3) a bill or joint resolution making appro-
table. priations for fiscal year 2022, or an amend-
SA 1690. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment require a strategy and report on eco-
ment to, conference report on, amendment
intended to be proposed to amendment SA nomic security, science, research, inno- between the Houses in relation to, or motion
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. vation, manufacturing, and job cre- on such a bill or joint resolution, that would
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ation, to establish a critical supply cause the total amount of appropriations for
table.
SA 1691. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment chain resiliency program, and for other the revised nonsecurity category for fiscal
intended to be proposed to amendment SA purposes; which was ordered to lie on year 2022 to exceed the total amount of ap-
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. the table; as follows: propriations for the revised security cat-
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the egory for fiscal year 2022.
At the appropriate place, insert the fol-
(d) WAIVER AND APPEAL.—Subsection (c)
table. lowing:
SA 1692. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment may be waived or suspended in the Senate
SEC. ll. POINT OF ORDER TO ENSURE UNITED
intended to be proposed to amendment SA only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of
STATES ADEQUATELY FUNDS NA-
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. TIONAL DEFENSE. the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An af-
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate makes the fol- firmative vote of three-fifths of the Members
table. lowing findings: of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall
SA 1693. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment (1) Relative to the February 2021 Congres- be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling
intended to be proposed to amendment SA sional Budget Office spending baseline, of the Chair on a point of order raised under
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. President Joseph R. Biden has proposed more subsection (a).
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms
than $6,000,000,000,000 in nondefense spending
table. ‘‘revised nonsecurity category’’ and ‘‘revised
outside the annual appropriations process.
SA 1694. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment security category’’ have the meanings given
(2) President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget
intended to be proposed to amendment SA those terms in section 250(c)(4) of the Bal-
request proposes to increase spending in the
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control
nondefense discretionary category by almost
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)(4)).
20 percent while cutting the United States ---
table. defense budget in real terms.
SA 1695. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment SA 1524. Mr. BARRASSO submitted
(3) This Act contains more than
intended to be proposed to amendment SA an amendment intended to be proposed
$100,000,000,000 of authorizations of appro-
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the priations without a single additional dollar
authorized to be appropriated for the Depart- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish
table. a new Directorate for Technology and
SA 1696. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment ment of Defense.
intended to be proposed to amendment SA (4) The United States Armed Forces has Innovation in the National Science
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. lost $400,000,000,000 relative to inflation since Foundation, to establish a regional
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the 2011. technology hub program, to require a
table. (5) The People’s Liberation Army has expe- strategy and report on economic secu-
SA 1697. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment rienced real budget growth for more than
rity, science, research, innovation,
intended to be proposed to amendment SA two decades, including 6.8 percent growth in
2021. manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S.
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the (6) A July 22, 2019, statement by Speaker of tablish a critical supply chain resil-
table. the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi iency program, and for other purposes;
SA 1698. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment and Senator Chuck Schumer stated that which was ordered to lie on the table;
intended to be proposed to amendment SA ‘‘Democrats have always insisted on parity as follows:
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. in increases between defense and non-de- At the end of subtitle B of title I of divi-
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the fense’’. sion C, add the following:
table. (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense SEC. 3117. OPPOSITION TO RESTRICTIONS BY
SA 1699. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment of the Senate that Congress should ade- INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTI-
intended to be proposed to amendment SA quately fund national defense with a whole- TUTIONS ON FINANCING OF CER-
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. of-government investment plan for strategic TAIN ENERGY PROJECTS.
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the competition with the People’s Republic of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall in-
table. China, including by adhering to the principle struct the United States Executive Director
SA 1700. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment of parity between increases for defense and of each covered international financial insti-
intended to be proposed to amendment SA nondefense spending, which would result in tution to use the voice, vote, and influence
1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. significant real growth for the defense budg- of the United States—
1260, supra; which was ordered to lie on the et. (1) to oppose any rule, regulation, policy,
table. (c) POINT OF ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022.— or guideline that would restrict, prohibit, or
SA 1701. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an It shall not be in order in the Senate to con- have the effect of restricting or prohibiting,
amendment intended to be proposed to sider— the financing of coal, oil, natural gas, or
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- (1) a concurrent resolution on the budget, civil nuclear energy projects; and
MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- or an amendment to, conference report on, (2) to rescind each rule, regulation, policy,
dered to lie on the table. amendment between the Houses in relation or guideline that, as of the date of the enact-
SA 1702. Mr. PADILLA submitted an to, or a motion on a concurrent resolution on ment of this Act, restricts or prohibits such
amendment intended to be proposed to the budget, that determines and declares as financing.
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHU- the appropriate level of new discretionary (b) REVERSAL OF POLICIES AT INTER-
MER to the bill S. 1260, supra; which was or- budget authority for major functional cat- NATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DE-
dered to lie on the table. egory 050 (National Defense) for fiscal year VELOPMENT.—The Secretary shall instruct
SA 1703. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, 2022 an amount that is less than the total the United States Executive Director of the
Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mr. amount of the appropriate level of new dis- International Bank for Reconstruction and
SULLIVAN) submitted an amendment in- cretionary budget authority determined and Development to immediately and vigorously
tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1502 declared for all major functional categories pursue policy changes at the Bank, through

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proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, other than major functional category 050 for formal initiatives and through bilateral dis-
supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. fiscal year 2022; cussions, that will result in the reversal of
f (2) a bill or joint resolution reported pursu- the Bank’s—
ant to section 310 of the Congressional Budg- (1) restrictions on financing coal power
TEXT OF AMENDMENTS
et Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 641), or an amendment generation;
SA 1523. Mr. INHOFE (for himself, to, conference report on, amendment be- (2) prohibitions on financing upstream oil
Mr. SHELBY, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. COTTON, tween the Houses in relation to, or motion and gas exploration and production; and

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S2790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 19, 2021
(3) prohibition on financing of civil nuclear SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ernment of China and are now facing chal-
energy projects. a new Directorate for Technology and lenges in repaying those loans.
(c) LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR INTER- Innovation in the National Science (3) In 2009, the People’s Republic of China
NATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DE- became a member of the Inter-American De-
VELOPMENT.—Not more than 50 percent of
Foundation, to establish a regional
velopment Bank.
amounts made available for the Inter- technology hub program, to require a (4) Since it was established in 1959, the
national Bank for Reconstruction and Devel- strategy and report on economic secu- Inter-American Development Bank has com-
opment for fiscal year 2021 or any fiscal year rity, science, research, innovation, pleted a total of nine capital increases.
thereafter may be obligated or expended manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (5) The ninth capital increase occurred in
until the Secretary certifies to the appro- tablish a critical supply chain resil- March 2010, resulting in an increase of
priate congressional committees that the iency program, and for other purposes; $70,000,000,000 of total capital, the largest
Bank— which was ordered to lie on the table; capital increase in the Bank’s history.
(1) has rescinded any rule, regulation, pol- (6) The United States Congress has never
icy, or guideline that restricts or prohibits,
as follows:
authorized and appropriated a capital in-
or would have the effect of restricting or pro- At the end of subtitle B of title II of divi- crease for the Inter-American Development
hibiting, the financing of any coal, oil, nat- sion C, add the following: Bank before the formal completion of the re-
ural gas, or civil nuclear energy project; and SEC. 3236. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON MOD- view of the capital needs of the Bank and ne-
ERNIZATION OF NUCLEAR TRIAD.
(2) has in effect a policy promoting the fi- gotiations on the capital increase.
nancing of coal, oil, natural gas, and civil (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (7) In March 2021, the Board of Governors of
nuclear energy projects. Congress that— the Inter-American Development Bank ap-
(d) PROMOTION OF FINANCING OF ENERGY (1) the modernization of land-based inter- proved a resolution authorizing the analyt-
PROJECTS.—The Secretary, in collaboration continental ballistic missiles, ballistic mis- ical work required to consider a potential
with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of sile submarines, and nuclear-capable heavy capital increase.
Energy, the President of the Export-Import bomber aircraft is essential to the success of (8) At the meeting, President Claver-
Bank of the United States, the Chief Execu- any arms control efforts with the People’s Carone outlined how the Inter-American De-
tive Officer of the United States Inter- Republic of China; velopment Bank Group in 2020 reached his-
national Development Finance Corporation, (2) the bipartisan consensus on the mod- toric financing levels of nearly $24,000,000,000
and the heads of other appropriate Federal ernization of the nuclear triad was essential for governments and firms in the region in
agencies, shall identify steps the United to the ratification of the Treaty between the response to the COVID–19 pandemic.
States can take to promote international fi- United States of America and the Russian
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
nancing of energy projects, including coal, Federation on Measures for the Further Re- Congress that—
oil, and natural gas projects, in order to help duction and Limitation of Strategic Offen- (1) the Government of China’s predatory
developing countries access affordable and sive Arms, signed April 8, 2010, and entered economic practices and sovereign lending
reliable power. into force February 5, 2011 (commonly known practices in Latin America and the Carib-
(e) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 as the ‘‘New START Treaty’’); bean negatively influence United States na-
days after the date of the enactment of this (3) continued support for modernization of tional interests in the Western Hemisphere;
Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary the triad will be a necessary consideration (2) the Inter-American Development Bank,
shall submit to the appropriate congres- during ratification of any future arms con- the premier multilateral development bank
sional committees a report that includes the trol treaty with the People’s Republic of dedicated to the Western Hemisphere, should
following: China; and play a significant role supporting the coun-
(1) A list of all of the rules, regulations, (4) the modernization of the United States tries of Latin America and the Caribbean in
policies, or guidelines of each covered inter- nuclear triad is a critical priority as the achieving sustainable and serviceable debt
national financial institution that would re- Russian Federation and the People’s Repub- structures; and
strict, prohibit, or have the effect of restrict- lic of China continue to advance and mod- (3) the United States should work with the
ing or prohibiting, the financing of coal, oil, ernize their nuclear forces. Inter-American Development Bank to
natural gas, or civil nuclear energy projects. (b) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is policy of
strengthen the Bank’s ability to help the
(2) A detailed description of the efforts of the United States—
countries of Latin America and the Carib-
the United States Executive Director of each (1) to advance United States strategic de-
bean achieve lasting economic development
such institution to eliminate those rules, fensive capabilities both quantitatively and
and debt restructuring.
regulations, policies, or guidelines. qualitatively;
(2) to ensure the safety, reliability, and (c) ADDRESSING CHINA’S SOVEREIGN LEND-
(3) A description of the steps identified ING IN THE AMERICAS.—The Secretary of the
under subsection (d) and progress made in performance of United States nuclear forces;
and Treasury and the United States Executive
implementing those steps. Director to the Inter-American Development
(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (3) to fully modernize the United States
nuclear triad to ensure a credible deterrent. Bank shall use the voice, vote, and influence
(1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- of the United States—
TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (1) to advance efforts by the Bank to help
committees’’ means the Committee on For-
SA 1526. Mr. BARRASSO submitted
an amendment intended to be proposed countries restructure debt resulting from
eign Relations of the Senate and the Com- sovereign lending by the Government of
mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. China in order to achieve sustainable and
Representatives. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish serviceable debt structures; and
(2) COVERED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL IN- a new Directorate for Technology and (2) to establish appropriate safeguards and
STITUTION.—The term ‘‘covered international Innovation in the National Science transparency and conditionality measures to
financial institution’’ means any of the fol- Foundation, to establish a regional protect debt-vulnerable member countries of
lowing: technology hub program, to require a the Inter-American Development Bank that
(A) The International Bank for Recon- borrow from the Bank for the purposes of re-
struction and Development.
strategy and report on economic secu-
rity, science, research, innovation, structuring Chinese bilateral debt held by
(B) The International Development Asso- such countries and preventing such countries
ciation. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- from incurring subsequent Chinese bilateral
(C) The International Finance Corporation. tablish a critical supply chain resil- debt.
(D) The International Monetary Fund. iency program, and for other purposes; (d) BRIEFINGS.—
(E) The Inter-American Development which was ordered to lie on the table; (1) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 90
Bank. as follows: days after the date of the enactment of this
(F) The Inter-American Investment Cor- Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Presi-
Strike section 3250 and insert the fol-
poration. dent shall provide to the Committee on For-
lowing:
(G) The North American Development eign Relations of the Senate and the Com-
SEC. 3250.ADDRESSING CHINA’S SOVEREIGN
Bank. LENDING PRACTICES IN LATIN mittee on Financial Services of the House of
(H) The European Bank for Reconstruction AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. Representatives a briefing detailing efforts
and Development. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- to carry out subsection (c).
(I) The African Development Bank. lowing findings: (2) PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE
(J) The African Development Fund. (1) Since 2005, the Government of China has AND SERVICEABLE DEBT STRUCTURES.—Not

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(K) The Asian Development Bank. expanded sovereign lending to governments later than 180 days after the date of the en-
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ in Latin America and the Caribbean with actment of this Act, and every 180 days
means the Secretary of the Treasury. loans that are repaid or collateralized with thereafter for a period of 3 years, the Presi-
natural resources or commodities. dent shall provide to the Committee on For-
SA 1525. Mr. BARRASSO submitted (2) Several countries in Latin America and eign Relations of the Senate and the Com-
an amendment intended to be proposed the Caribbean have received a significant mittee on Financial Services of the House of
to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. amount of sovereign lending from the Gov- Representatives a briefing on efforts by the

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May 19, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2791
Bank to support countries in Latin Amer- technology hub program, to require a SEC. 25ll. EMERGING TECHNOLOGY LEADS.
ican and the Caribbean in their efforts to strategy and report on economic secu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Each Federal agency sub-
achieve sustainable and serviceable debt stantially engaged in the development, ap-
rity, science, research, innovation, plication, or oversight of emerging tech-
structures.
(e) REPORT REQUIRED.—
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- nologies shall appoint a full-time, senior-
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days tablish a critical supply chain resil- level employee as an emerging technology
after the date of the enactment of this Act, iency program, and for other purposes; lead who will drive the responsible use of
the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit which was ordered to lie on the table; emerging technologies, including artificial
to Congress a report about the reform prior- as follows: intelligence, provide expertise on responsible
ities of the United States at the Inter-Amer- policies and practices, lead interagency co-
In section 2102(b), at the end add the fol- ordination, and shape procurement policies.
ican Development Bank, the economic devel- lowing:
opment needs of Latin America and the Car- (b) INFORMING CONGRESS.—Not later than
(7) Consistent with the mission and oper- 180 days after the date of the enactment of
ibbean, and the capital needs of the Bank as ations of the Foundation and to the extent
part of the strategy of the United States to this Act, the President shall inform Congress
possible— of each Federal agency in which a full-time,
advance economic development efforts in (A) advancing federally funded research senior-level employee has been appointed as
Latin America and the Caribbean during the and development that promotes democratic an emerging technology lead under sub-
10 years after such date of enactment. values and procedures, including with re- section (a) and provide Congress with a de-
(2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by spect to privacy, civil liberties, civil rights, scription of the authorities and responsibil-
paragraph (1) shall— information security, fairness, non- ities of the employees so appointed.
(A) list the critical development needs of discrimination, transparency, the rule of
Latin America and the Caribbean; law, auditability, and accountability; SA 1530. Mr. BENNET (for himself
(B) assess the adequacy of the current cap- (B) studying the consequences for such val- and Mr. SASSE) submitted an amend-
ital of the Inter-American Development ues of federally funded research and develop- ment intended to be proposed to
Bank; ment in the key technology focus areas; and
(C) outline the reform priorities of the amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
(C) assessing the ethical, social, and legal SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish
United States for the Bank; implications of such research and develop-
(D) describe the role the Bank plays in the a new Directorate for Technology and
ment.
broader United States strategy for Latin Innovation in the National Science
America and the Caribbean; In section 2102, strike subsection (d) and Foundation, to establish a regional
(E) describe the extent to which the Bank insert the following: technology hub program, to require a
has visibility and transparency on the bilat- (d) ASSISTANT DIRECTORS.—
strategy and report on economic secu-
eral loans the Government of China has (1) APPOINTMENT.—The Director shall ap-
point Assistant Directors for the Direc- rity, science, research, innovation,
made in Latin America and the Caribbean; manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
(F) identify the extent to which China’s bi- torate, in the same manner as other Assist-
ant Directors of the Foundation are ap- tablish a critical supply chain resil-
lateral programs are coordinated with Bank
projects; and pointed. iency program, and for other purposes;
(G) assess the challenges posed by China’s (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—Each Assistant Direc- which was ordered to lie on the table;
dual role as a bilateral lender in Latin Amer- tor for the Directorate shall be an indi- as follows:
ica and the Caribbean and a member of the vidual, who by reason of professional back- At the end of title V of division B, add the
Bank. ground and experience, is specially qualified following:
to advise the Foundation on all matters per- SEC. 25l. TASK FORCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL
SA 1527. Ms. CANTWELL proposed an taining to research, development, and com- STRUCTURE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTEL-
amendment to amendment SA 1502 pro- mercialization at the Foundation, including LIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND OVER-
partnerships with the private sector and SIGHT.
posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 days
other users of Foundation funded research.
1260, to establish a new Directorate for (3) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNOLOGY after the date of the enactment of this Act,
Technology and Innovation in the Na- AND DEMOCRACY.—The Assistant Directors the President shall appoint a task force to
tional Science Foundation, to establish appointed under paragraph (1) shall include assess the privacy, civil rights, and civil lib-
a regional technology hub program, to an Assistant Director for Technology and erties implications of artificial intelligence
require a strategy and report on eco- Democracy. Such Assistant Director shall (referred to in this section as the ‘‘AI Task
report to the Deputy Director of the Founda- Force’’).
nomic security, science, research, inno- (b) MEMBERSHIP OF TASK FORCE.—
vation, manufacturing, and job cre- tion and shall be responsible for—
(A) ensuring that research and develop- (1) IN GENERAL.—The AI Task Force shall
ation, to establish a critical supply include—
ment supported by the Directorate assesses—
chain resiliency program, and for other (i) potential consequences of such research (A) the Attorney General or his or her des-
purposes; as follows: and development for democratic values and ignee;
On page 304, line 18, strike ‘‘3’’ and insert procedures, including with respect to pri- (B) the Director of the Office of Manage-
‘‘4’’. vacy, civil liberties, civil rights, information ment and Budget or his or her designee;
security, fairness, nondiscrimination, trans- (C) the Director of the National Institute
SA 1528. Ms. CANTWELL submitted parency, the rule of law, auditability, and of Standards and Technology or his or her
an amendment intended to be proposed accountability; and designee;
(D) the Director of the Office of Science
to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (ii) any ethical, social, and legal implica-
tions of such research and development; and and Technology Policy or his or her des-
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ignee;
a new Directorate for Technology and (B) integrating, where appropriate and
practicable, a respect for democratic values (E) the Deputy Director for Technology at
Innovation in the National Science the National Science and Technology Foun-
and procedures in the full lifecycle of re-
Foundation, to establish a regional search and development supported by the Di- dation;
technology hub program, to require a rectorate. (F) the Comptroller General or his or her
strategy and report on economic secu- designee;
On page 257, between lines 21 and 22, insert (G) the Inspectors General for the fol-
rity, science, research, innovation, the following: lowing agencies—
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- ‘‘(iv) to promote, to the extent possible, re- (i) the Department of State;
tablish a critical supply chain resil- sponsible research, development, and appli- (ii) the Department of the Treasury;
iency program, and for other purposes; cation of emerging technologies that is con- (iii) the Department of Defense;
which was ordered to lie on the table; sistent with democratic values and proce- (iv) the Department of Justice;
as follows: dures, including with respect to privacy, (v) the Department of Health and Human
civil liberties, civil rights, information secu- Services;
On page 304, line 21, strike ‘‘2’’ and insert
rity, fairness, nondiscrimination, trans- (vi) the Department of Homeland Security;
‘‘3’’.
parency, the rule of law, auditability, and (vii) the Department of Commerce;
SA 1529. Mr. BENNET (for himself accountability; and (viii) the Department of Labor;
‘‘(v) to support research, analysis, and ex- (ix) the Department of Education; and
and Mr. SASSE) submitted an amend-

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pert guidance for Federal, State, and local (x) the Office of the Director of National
ment intended to be proposed to policymakers on the ethical, social, and Intelligence;
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. legal implications of emerging technologies, (H) the chief privacy and civil liberties of-
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish including such implications for democratic ficers of each agency described in subpara-
a new Directorate for Technology and values and procedures; and’’. graph (G);
Innovation in the National Science In title V of division B, at the end add the (I) the Chair of the Privacy and Civil Lib-
Foundation, to establish a regional following: erties Oversight Board;

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(J) the Chair of the National Artificial In- provide ongoing guidance and baseline stand- through the Under Secretary for Science and
telligence Advisory Committee’s Sub- ards for— Energy.
committee on Artificial Intelligence and (A) the Federal Government’s develop- (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—
Law Enforcement; and ment, acquisition, and fielding of artificial (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days
(K) representatives from civil society, in- intelligence systems to ensure they comport after the date of enactment of this Act, the
cluding organizational leaders with expertise with privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights Secretary shall establish a program to oper-
in technology, privacy, civil liberties, and and civil liberties law, including guardrails ate a HA-LEU Bank in accordance with this
civil rights, representatives from industry, for their use; and section.
and representatives from academia, as ap- (B) providing transparency to oversight en- (2) AUTHORITY.—In establishing the pro-
pointed by the President. tities and the public regarding the Federal gram and operating the HA-LEU Bank, the
(2) TASK FORCE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.—The Government’s use of artificial systems and Secretary shall use the authority granted to
President shall designate a Chair and Vice the performance of those systems; the Secretary by sections 53, 63, and 161 g. of
Chair of the AI Task Force from among its (2) the existing interagency and intra- the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2073,
members. agency efforts to address AI oversight; 2093, 2201(g)).
(c) DUTIES.—The AI Task Force shall carry (3) the need for and scope of national secu- (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the HA-
out the following duties: rity carve outs, and any limitations or pro- LEU Bank are—
(1) Identifying policy and legal gaps and tections that should be built into any such (1) to provide for the availability of domes-
making recommendations to ensure that carve outs; and tically produced HA-LEU;
uses of artificial intelligence (referred to in (4) the research, development, and applica- (2) to address domestic nuclear supply
this section as ‘‘AI’’) and associated data in tion of new technologies to mitigate privacy chain issues; and
United States Government operations com- and civil liberties risks inherent in artificial (3) to support strategic nuclear fuel cycle
port with freedom of expression, equal pro- intelligence systems. capabilities in the United States.
tection, privacy, and due process. (e) REPORTING.— (d) EXCLUSION.—The Secretary shall ex-
(2) Assessing existing policy and legal gaps clude from the HA-LEU Bank uranium that
(1) INTERIM REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not
for current AI applications and making rec- is enriched by an entity that—
later than 1 year after the establishment of
ommendations for— (1) is owned or controlled by the Govern-
the AI Task Force, the AI Task Force shall
(A) legislative and regulatory reforms on ment of the Russian Federation or the Gov-
prepare and submit an interim report to Con-
the development and fielding of AI; and ernment of the People’s Republic of China;
gress and the President containing the AI
(B) institutional changes to ensure sus- or
Task Force’s legislative and regulatory rec-
tained assessment and recurring guidance on (2) is organized under the laws of, or other-
ommendations.
privacy and civil liberties implications of AI wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Rus-
(2) UPDATES.—The AI Task Force shall pro-
applications. sian Federation or the People’s Republic of
vide periodic updates to the President and to
(3) Conducting an assessment and making China.
Congress. (e) FUNDING.—Notwithstanding any other
recommendations to Congress and to the (3) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 18
President to ensure that the development provision of this Act, out of any amounts ap-
months after the establishment of the AI propriated pursuant to section 2117(a), there
and fielding of artificial intelligence by the Task Force, the AI Task Force shall prepare
Federal Government provides protections for shall be made available to the Secretary to
and submit a final report to the President carry out this section $150,000,000 for each of
the privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights of
and to Congress containing its assessment on fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
individuals in the United States in a manner
organizational considerations, to include any (f) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section
that is appropriately balanced against crit-
recommendations for organizational 2001(a)(2)(D) of the Energy Act of 2020 (42
ical law enforcement and national security
changes. U.S.C. 16281(a)(2)(D)) is amended—
needs. (f) OTHER EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.—At
(4) Recommending baseline standards for (1) in clause (v)(III), by adding ‘‘or’’ after
any time before the submission of the final the semicolon at the end;
Federal Government use of biometric identi- report under subsection (e)(3), the AI Task
fication technologies, including facial rec- (2) by striking clause (vi); and
Force may recommend to Congress the cre- (3) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause
ognition, voiceprint, gait recognition, and ation of a similar task force focused on an-
keyboard entry technologies. (vi).
other emerging technology.
(5) Recommending baseline standards for (g) SUNSET.—The AI Task Force shall ter- SA 1532. Mr. BARRASSO submitted
the protection and integrity of data in the minate on the date that is 18 months after
custody of the Federal Government. an amendment intended to be proposed
the establishment of the Task Force.
(6) Recommending proposals to address any to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
gaps in Federal law or regulation with re- SA 1531. Mr. BARRASSO submitted SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish
spect to facial recognition technologies in an amendment intended to be proposed a new Directorate for Technology and
order to enhance protections of privacy, civil to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. Innovation in the National Science
liberties, and civil rights of individuals in SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish Foundation, to establish a regional
the United States. technology hub program, to require a
a new Directorate for Technology and
(7) Recommending best practices and con- strategy and report on economic secu-
tractual requirements to strengthen protec- Innovation in the National Science
Foundation, to establish a regional rity, science, research, innovation,
tions for privacy, information security, fair-
technology hub program, to require a manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
ness, nondiscrimination, auditability, and
accountability in artificial intelligence sys- strategy and report on economic secu- tablish a critical supply chain resil-
tems and technologies and associated data rity, science, research, innovation, iency program, and for other purposes;
procured by the Federal Government. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- which was ordered to lie on the table;
(8) Considering updates to and reforms of tablish a critical supply chain resil- as follows:
Government data privacy and retention re- iency program, and for other purposes; At the appropriate place in title V of divi-
quirements to address implications to pri- sion B, insert the following:
which was ordered to lie on the table;
vacy, civil liberties, and civil rights. SEC. 25lll. NATIONAL STRATEGIC URANIUM
(9) Assessing ongoing efforts to regulate as follows: RESERVE.
commercial development and fielding of arti- At the appropriate place in title V of divi- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
ficial intelligence and associated data in sion B, insert the following: (1) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means
light of privacy, civil liberties, and civil SEC. 25ll. HA-LEU BANK. the program established under subsection
rights implications, and as appropriate, con- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (b)(1).
sidering and recommending institutional or (1) HA-LEU.—The term ‘‘HA-LEU’’ means (2) URANIUM RESERVE.—The term ‘‘Uranium
organizational changes to facilitate applica- high-assay, low-enriched uranium. Reserve’’ means the uranium reserve oper-
ble regulation. (2) HA-LEU BANK.—The term ‘‘HA-LEU ated pursuant to the program.
(10) Assessing the utility of establishing a Bank’’ means the HA-LEU Bank operated (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
new organization within the Federal Govern- pursuant to the program. means the Secretary of Energy, acting
ment to provide ongoing governance for and (3) HIGH-ASSAY, LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM.— through the Under Secretary for Science and
oversight over the fielding of artificial intel- The term ‘‘high-assay, low-enriched ura- Energy.
ligence technologies by Federal agencies as nium’’ means uranium having an assay (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—
technological capabilities evolve over time. greater than 5.0 weight percent and less than (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days

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(d) ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS.—In 20.0 weight percent of the uranium-235 iso- after the date of enactment of this Act, the
conducting the assessments required by tope. Secretary shall establish a program to oper-
paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (c), the (4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means ate a uranium reserve comprised of uranium
AI Task Force shall consider— the program established under subsection recovered in the United States in accordance
(1) the organizational placement, struc- (b)(1). with this section.
ture, composition, authorities, and resources (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (2) AUTHORITY.—In establishing the pro-
that a new organization would require to means the Secretary of Energy, acting gram and operating the Uranium Reserve,

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the Secretary shall use the authority grant- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordi- tablish a critical supply chain resil-
ed to the Secretary by sections 53, 63, and 161 nation with the Director and the Director of iency program, and for other purposes;
g. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which was ordered to lie on the table;
2073, 2093, 2201(g)). shall develop and maintain a Science and
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Ura- as follows:
Technology Risk Matrix for any research,
nium Reserve are— development, demonstration, or deployment At the end of subtitle C of title I of divi-
(1) to address domestic nuclear supply activity authorized under this Act or an sion C, add the following:
chain issues; amendment made by this Act to facilitate SEC. 3124. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF
(2) to provide assurance of the availability determinations of the risk of theft of United POWER INVERTERS FROM COUN-
of uranium recovered in the United States in TRIES FROM WHICH CYBERATTACKS
States intellectual property or threat to the ON UNITED STATES CRITICAL EN-
the event of a supply disruption; and national security of the United States posed ERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ORIGI-
(3) to support strategic nuclear fuel cycle by each such activity. NATE.
capabilities in the United States. (2) CONTENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.—The (a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180
(d) EXCLUSION.—The Secretary shall ex- matrix developed under paragraph (1) shall days after the date of the enactment of this
clude from the Uranium Reserve uranium be developed, maintained, and used in a man- Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consulta-
that is recovered in the United States by an ner consistent with Department of Energy tion with the Director of National Intel-
entity that— Order 142.3B (as in effect on the day before ligence, the Secretary of Homeland Security,
(1) is owned or controlled by the Govern- the date of the enactment of this Act). and the Secretary of Commerce, shall submit
ment of the Russian Federation or the Gov- (c) PROHIBITION ON NATIONALS OF COUN- to the appropriate congressional committees
ernment of the People’s Republic of China; TRIES OF RISK PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH a report identifying each country—
or AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.— (1) for which there is reason to believe that
(2) is organized under the laws of, or other- (1) IN GENERAL.—A national of a country of cyberattacks on critical energy infrastruc-
wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Rus- risk may not participate in any research, de- ture in the United States have originated in
sian Federation or the People’s Republic of velopment, demonstration, or deployment that country during any of the 3 calendar
China. activity authorized under this Act or an years preceding the submission of the report
(e) FUNDING.—Notwithstanding any other amendment made by this Act. and such cyberattacks have persisted after
provision of this Act, out of any amounts ap- (2) PENALTIES.—Any person that receives notification to that country; and
propriated pursuant to section 2117(a), there funds authorized to be appropriated or other- (2) in which power inverters are manufac-
shall be made available to the Secretary to wise made available by this Act that is found tured or assembled that are imported into
carry out this section $150,000,000 for each of to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be the United States.
fiscal years 2022 through 2026. prohibited from receiving Federal funding (b) PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION.—On and
for a period of 10 years after being found in after the date that is 60 days after the sub-
SA 1533. Mr. BARRASSO submitted violation of paragraph (1). mission of the report required by subsection
an amendment intended to be proposed (d) ENTITY OF CONCERN PROHIBITION.— (a), the importation of power inverters from
to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (1) IN GENERAL.—No entity described in any country identified in the report is pro-
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish paragraph (2) or person affiliated with such hibited.
a new Directorate for Technology and an entity may receive or participate in any (c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT-
Innovation in the National Science grant, award, program, support, or other ac- TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term
Foundation, to establish a regional tivity authorized under this Act or an ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’
amendment made by this Act. means—
technology hub program, to require a
(2) ENTITIES DESCRIBED.—An entity de- (1) the Committee on Energy and Natural
strategy and report on economic secu- scribed in this paragraph is any entity— Resources, the Committee on Homeland Se-
rity, science, research, innovation, (A) identified under section 1237(b) of the curity and Governmental Affairs, the Com-
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- Strom Thurmond National Defense Author- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tablish a critical supply chain resil- ization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law tation, and the Select Committee on Intel-
iency program, and for other purposes; 105–261; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note); ligence of the Senate; and
which was ordered to lie on the table; (B) identified under section 1260H of the (2) the Committee on Energy and Com-
as follows: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National De- merce, the Committee on Natural Resources,
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 the Committee on Homeland Security, and
At the end of subtitle A of title I of divi-
(Public Law 116–283); or the Permanent Select Committee on Intel-
sion C, add the following:
(C) on the Entity List maintained by the ligence of the House of Representatives.
SEC. 3102. ADDRESSING RISK POSED BY CERTAIN
Bureau of Industry and Security of the De-
COUNTRIES WITH RESPECT TO RE-
SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. partment of Commerce and set forth in Sup- SA 1535. Mr. BARRASSO (for him-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: plement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of self, Mr. DAINES, Ms. MURKOWSKI, and
(1) COUNTRY OF RISK.— Federal Regulations.
Ms. LUMMIS) submitted an amendment
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘country of (e) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 240
days after the date of the enactment of this intended to be proposed to amendment
risk’’ means a foreign country the Secretary SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to
of Energy determines to present a risk of Act, the Secretary and the Director shall
jointly submit to Congress a report that— the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di-
theft of United States intellectual property
or a threat to the national security of the (1) describes— rectorate for Technology and Innova-
United States if nationals of the country (A) the extent to which nationals of coun- tion in the National Science Founda-
participate in any research, development, tries of risk are participating in research and tion, to establish a regional technology
demonstration, or deployment activity au- development activities of the Department of hub program, to require a strategy and
thorized under this Act or an amendment Energy or the Foundation; and
report on economic security, science,
made by this Act. (B) the disciplines of those research and de-
velopment activities; research, innovation, manufacturing,
(B) CONSULTATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS.— and job creation, to establish a critical
In making determinations with respect to (2) includes a mitigation plan for ensuring
nationals of countries of risk do not partici- supply chain resiliency program, and
countries of risk under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary shall— pate in any future or ongoing research and for other purposes; which was ordered
(i) consult with the Director, the Director development activities of the Department of to lie on the table; as follows:
of the Office of Science and Technology Pol- Energy or the Foundation; and At the end of title III of division F, add the
icy, and the National Security Council; and (3) defines critical research areas, classi- following:
(ii) take into consideration— fied by risk, as determined by the Secretary SEC. 63ll. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO
(I) the most recent World Wide Threat As- and the Director. STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING
sessment of the United States Intelligence WORKFORCE.
Community, prepared by the Director of Na- SA 1534. Mr. BARRASSO submitted (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
tional Intelligence; and an amendment intended to be proposed (1) BYPRODUCT.—The term ‘‘byproduct’’ has
(II) the most recent National Counterintel- to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. the meaning given the term in section 7002(a)
ligence Strategy of the United States. SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a)).
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the meaning given that term in section 101 of Innovation in the National Science mineral’’ has the meaning given the term in
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30
Foundation, to establish a regional
U.S.C. 1101). U.S.C. 1606(a)), except that the term shall
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
technology hub program, to require a not exclude materials described in paragraph
means the Secretary of Energy. strategy and report on economic secu- (3)(B)(iii) of that section.
(b) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RISK MA- rity, science, research, innovation, (3) MINING SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘mining
TRIX.— manufacturing, and job creation, to es- school’’ means—

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(A) a mining, metallurgical, or mineral en- carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
gineering program or department accredited fiscal years 2022 through 2026. tablish a critical supply chain resil-
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering iency program, and for other purposes;
and Technology, Inc. that is located at an in- SA 1536. Mr. BARRASSO (for him-
stitution of higher education (as defined in self, Ms. MURKOWSKI, and Ms. LUMMIS) which was ordered to lie on the table;
section 101 of the Higher Education Act of submitted an amendment intended to as follows:
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and be proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- At the end of division F, add the following:
(B) a geology or engineering program or posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. TITLE IV—AMERICAN CRITICAL MINERAL
department that is located at an institution INDEPENDENCE
of higher education (as so defined) located in 1260, to establish a new Directorate for
a State the gross domestic product of which Technology and Innovation in the Na- SEC. 6401. DEFINITIONS.
in 2020 was not less than $1,000,000,000 in the tional Science Foundation, to establish In this title:
category ‘‘Mining, quarrying, and oil & gas a regional technology hub program, to (1) BYPRODUCT.—The term ‘‘byproduct’’ has
extraction’’, according to the Bureau of Eco- require a strategy and report on eco- the meaning given the term in section 7002(a)
nomic Analysis. nomic security, science, research, inno- of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a)).
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (2) CRITICAL MINERAL.—The term ‘‘critical
vation, manufacturing, and job cre-
means the Secretary of Energy. mineral’’ has the meaning given the term in
(5) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means— ation, to establish a critical supply section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30
(A) a State; chain resiliency program, and for other U.S.C. 1606(a)), except that the term shall
(B) the District of Columbia; purposes; which was ordered to lie on not exclude materials described in paragraph
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the table; as follows: (3)(B)(iii) of that section.
(D) Guam; At the end of title III of division C, add the (3) CRITICAL MINERAL PROJECT.—The term
(E) American Samoa; following: ‘‘critical mineral project’’ means a project—
(F) the Commonwealth of the Northern SEC. 3314. GLOBAL COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORK (A) located on—
Mariana Islands; and TO END HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN (i) a mining claim, millsite claim, or tun-
(G) the United States Virgin Islands. SOURCING CRITICAL MINERALS. nel site claim for any locatable mineral;
(b) GRANT PROGRAM.— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State (ii) land open to mineral entry; or
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordi- shall seek to convene a meeting of foreign (iii) a Federal mineral lease; and
nation with the Secretary of the Interior, leaders to establish a multilateral frame- (B) for the purpose of producing a critical
shall establish a competitive grant program work to end human rights abuses, including mineral, including—
under which the Secretary shall award the exploitation of forced labor and child (i) as a byproduct, or a product of a host
grants to mining schools. labor, related to the mining and sourcing of mineral, or from tailings; or
(2) USE OF FUNDS.—A mining school receiv- critical minerals. (ii) through an exploration project with re-
ing a grant under paragraph (1) shall use the (b) CERTIFICATION SCHEME.—The Secretary spect to which the presence of a byproduct is
grant funds to carry out a study, research shall seek to ensure that the framework a reasonable expectation, based on known
project, or demonstration project relating to under subsection (a) includes a certification mineral companionality, geologic formation,
the production of critical minerals, includ- scheme, comprised of— mineralogy, or other factors.
ing relating to— (1) minimum requirements for national (4) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian Tribe’’
(A) enhancing and supporting mining and legislation, institutions, and import and ex- has the meaning given the term in section 4
mineral engineering programs at mining port controls related to the sourcing of crit- of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu-
schools; ical minerals; cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(B) mining, mineral extraction efficiency, (2) measures to enforce transparency in the (5) LEAD AGENCY.—The term ‘‘lead agency’’
and related processing technology; exchange of production, transportation, and means the agency with primary responsi-
(C) reclamation technology and practices end-use manufacturing data related to crit- bility for issuing a mineral exploration or
for active mining operations; ical minerals, including through the use of mine permit for a project.
(D) the development of remining systems blockchain technology, if feasible; (6) MINERAL EXPLORATION OR MINE PER-
and technologies that facilitate reclamation (3) prohibitions on the purchase or trade in MIT.—The term ‘‘mineral exploration or mine
that fosters the recovery of resources at critical minerals unless parties to the pur- permit’’ means—
abandoned mine sites; chase or trade are certified under and in (A) an authorization of the Bureau of Land
(E) critical mineral extraction methods compliance with the framework; and Management or the Forest Service, as appli-
that reduce environmental and human im- (4) measures to certify shipments as in cable, for a premining activity that requires
pacts; compliance with the framework, including analysis under the National Environmental
(F) technologies to extract, refine, sepa- requiring the provision of supporting docu- Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
rate, melt, or produce rare earth elements; mentation. (B) a plan of operations issued by the Bu-
(G) reducing dependence on foreign energy (c) IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.—The Sec- reau of Land Management or the Forest
and mineral supplies through increased do- retary shall lead the development of an an- Service; and
mestic critical mineral production; nual global report on the implementation of (C) a permit for a project located in an
(H) enhancing the competitiveness of the framework under subsection (a), includ- area for which a hardrock mineral permit or
United States energy and mineral tech- ing progress and recommendations to fully lease is available.
nology exports; end human rights abuses, including the ex- (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
(I) the extraction or processing of coin- ploitation of forced labor and child labor, re- means the Secretary of Energy.
ciding mineralization, including rare earth lated to the extraction of critical minerals (8) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means—
elements, within coal, coal processing by- around the world. (A) a State;
product, overburden or coal residue; (d) REVIEW OF CONFLICT MINERALS LIST.— (B) the District of Columbia;
(J) enhancing technologies and practices The Secretary shall review the list of con- (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage, flict minerals under section 1502(e)(4) of the (D) Guam;
reforestation, and revegetation in the rec- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- (E) American Samoa;
lamation of land and water resources ad- sumer Protection Act (Public Law 111–203; (F) the Commonwealth of the Northern
versely affected by mining; 124 Stat. 228) to determine whether certain Mariana Islands; and
(K) enhancing exploration and character- critical minerals, such as cobalt, should be (G) the United States Virgin Islands.
ization of new or novel deposits, including included on the list.
(e) CRITICAL MINERAL DEFINED.—In this Subtitle A—Rare Earth Elements and Critical
rare earth elements and critical minerals
section, the term ‘‘critical mineral’’ has the Minerals Processing Technologies
within phosphate rocks, uranium bearing de-
posits, and other non-traditional sources; meaning given the term in section 7002(a) of SEC. 6411. RARE EARTH ELEMENTS AND CRIT-
(L) meeting challenges of extreme mining the Energy Act of 2020 (division Z of Public ICAL MINERALS PROCESSING TECH-
Law 116–260; 30 U.S.C. 1606(a)). NOLOGIES.
conditions, such as deeper deposits or off-
shore or cold region mining; and (a) RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE RECOVERY
(M) mineral economics, including analysis SA 1537. Mr. BARRASSO submitted OF CRITICAL MINERALS.—
of supply chains, future mineral needs, and an amendment intended to be proposed (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con-
unconventional mining resources. to amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. sultation with the Secretary of the Interior,
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this section, the Secretary shall— a new Directorate for Technology and develop, and assess advanced processing
(1) consult with relevant stakeholders; and technologies and techniques for—
Innovation in the National Science
(2) provide to undergraduate and graduate (A) the extraction, refining, separation,
Foundation, to establish a regional melting, or production of critical minerals,
students at mining schools significant oppor-
tunities for participation. technology hub program, to require a including rare earth elements; and
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— strategy and report on economic secu- (B) the extraction of critical minerals, in-
There is authorized to be appropriated to rity, science, research, innovation, cluding rare earth elements, from various

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forms of mine waste and metallurgical ac- agreement with the project sponsor that sets (2) mining, mineral extraction efficiency,
tivities, including mine waste piles, aban- time limits for each part of the permitting and related processing technology;
doned mine land sites, acid mine drainage process, including— (3) reclamation technology and practices
sludge, byproducts produced through legacy (1) the decision on whether to prepare an for active mining operations;
mining and metallurgy activities, and oil environmental impact statement or similar (4) the development of remining systems
shale. analysis required under the National Envi- and technologies that facilitate reclamation
(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ronmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 that fosters the recovery of resources at
There is authorized to be appropriated to et seq.); abandoned mine sites;
carry out the program under paragraph (1) (2) a determination of the scope of any en- (5) critical mineral extraction methods
$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 vironmental impact statement or similar that reduce environmental and human im-
through 2026. analysis required under that Act; pacts;
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the base- (6) technologies to extract, refine, sepa-
the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- line studies required to prepare an environ- rate, melt, or produce rare earth elements;
retary, in consultation with the Secretary of mental impact statement or similar analysis (7) reducing dependence on foreign energy
the Interior, shall submit to the Committee required under that Act; and mineral supplies through increased do-
on Energy and Natural Resources of the Sen- (4) preparation of any draft environmental mestic critical mineral production;
ate and the Committee on Natural Re- impact statement or similar analysis re- (8) enhancing the competitiveness of
sources, the Committee on Science, Space, quired under that Act; United States energy and mineral tech-
and Technology, and the Committee on En- (5) preparation of a final environmental nology exports;
ergy and Commerce of the House of Rep- impact statement or similar analysis re- (9) the extraction or processing of coin-
resentatives a report evaluating the research quired under that Act; ciding mineralization, including rare earth
and development of advanced processing (6) any consultations required under appli- elements, within coal, coal processing by-
technologies for the extraction, refining, cable law; product, overburden or coal residue;
separation, melting, or production of critical (7) submission and review of any comments (10) enhancing technologies and practices
minerals, including rare earth elements. required under applicable law; relating to mitigation of acid mine drainage,
Subtitle B—Critical Mineral Development (8) publication of any public notices re- reforestation, and revegetation in the rec-
and Technology Support quired under applicable law; and lamation of land and water resources ad-
SEC. 6421. IMPROVING DOMESTIC PERMITTING
(9) any final or interim decisions. versely affected by mining;
PROCESSES. (d) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out this (11) enhancing exploration and character-
section, the lead agency shall consider defer- ization of new or novel deposits, including
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any
ring to, and relying on, baseline data, anal- rare earth elements and critical minerals
other provision of law, and except with
yses, and reviews performed by State agen- within phosphate rocks, uranium bearing de-
agreement of the project sponsor, the total
cies with jurisdiction over the proposed crit- posits, and other non-traditional sources;
period for all necessary Federal reviews and
ical mineral project. (12) meeting challenges of extreme mining
permit consideration for a critical mineral (e) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.—The lead
project on Federal land reasonably expected conditions, such as deeper deposits or off-
agency with respect to a critical mineral shore or cold region mining; and
to produce critical minerals may not ex- project on Federal land, in consultation with
ceed— (13) mineral economics, including analysis
any other Federal agency with jurisdiction of supply chains, future mineral needs, and
(1) with respect to a project that requires over the critical mineral project, shall, on
an environmental assessment under section unconventional mining resources.
request of the project sponsor, a State or (c) MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR MINING
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Pol- local government, an Indian Tribe, or an- SCHOOLS.—The Secretary shall use not less
icy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)), 18 other entity the lead agency determines ap- than 70 percent of the amounts made avail-
months; or propriate, establish a memorandum of agree- able for the grant program established under
(2) with respect to a project that requires ment with the project sponsor, a State or subsection (b) for each fiscal year to provide
an environmental impact statement under local government, an Indian Tribe, or an- grants for the purpose described in para-
that section, 24 months. other entity the lead agency determines ap- graph (1) of that subsection.
(b) DETERMINATION UNDER NATIONAL ENVI- propriate to carry out the activities de- (d) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.—In carrying out
RONMENTAL POLICY ACT.— scribed in this section. this section, the Secretary shall—
(1) IN GENERAL.—To the extent that the Na- (f) ADDRESSING PUBLIC COMMENTS.—As part (1) consult with relevant stakeholders; and
tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 of the review process of a critical mineral (2) provide to undergraduate and graduate
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) applies to the issuance of project under the National Environmental students at mining schools significant oppor-
any mineral exploration or mine permit re- Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the tunities for participation.
lating to a critical mineral project, the lead lead agency may not address any agency or (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
agency may deem the requirements of that public comments that were not submitted— There is authorized to be appropriated to
Act to be satisfied if the lead agency deter- (1) during a public comment period or con- carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of
mines that a State or Federal agency acting sultation period provided during the permit- fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
under State or Federal law has addressed the ting process; or ---
following factors: (2) as otherwise required by law. SA 1538. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an
(A) The environmental impact of the ac- SEC. 6422. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTH- amendment intended to be proposed to
tion to be conducted under the permit. EN DOMESTIC MINING WORKFORCE. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
(B) Possible alternatives to issuance of the (a) DEFINITION OF MINING SCHOOL.—In this
permit.
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish
section, the term ‘‘mining school’’ means—
(C) The relationship between long- and (1) a mining, metallurgical, or mineral en- a new Directorate for Technology and
short-term uses of the local environment and gineering program or department accredited Innovation in the National Science
the maintenance and enhancement of long- by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Foundation, to establish a regional
term productivity. and Technology, Inc. that is located at an in- technology hub program, to require a
(D) Any irreversible and irretrievable com- stitution of higher education (as defined in strategy and report on economic secu-
mitment of resources that would be involved section 101 of the Higher Education Act of rity, science, research, innovation,
in the proposed action. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)); and manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
(2) PUBLICATION.—The lead agency shall (2) a geology or engineering program or de-
publish a determination under paragraph (1)
tablish a critical supply chain resil-
partment that is located at an institution of
not later than 90 days after receipt of an ap- higher education (as so defined) located in a iency program, and for other purposes;
plication for the permit. State the gross domestic product of which in which was ordered to lie on the table;
(3) VERIFICATION.—The lead agency shall 2020 was not less than $1,000,000,000 in the as follows:
publish a determination that the factors category ‘‘Mining, quarrying, and oil & gas At the appropriate place in title III of divi-
under paragraph (1) have been sufficiently extraction’’, according to the Bureau of Eco- sion F, insert the following:
addressed and public participation has oc- nomic Analysis. SEC. 63lll. USE OF PREVIOUSLY APPRO-
curred with regard to any authorizing ac- (b) GRANT PROGRAM.—The Secretary, in co- PRIATED FUNDS.
tions before issuing any mineral exploration ordination with the Secretary of the Inte- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any
or mine permit for a critical mineral project. rior, shall establish a competitive grant pro- other provision of law, any amounts appro-
(c) SCHEDULE FOR PERMITTING PROCESS.— gram under which an entity receiving a priated under the American Rescue Plan Act

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For any critical mineral project for which grant shall carry out a study, research of 2021 (Public Law 117–2), other than
the lead agency cannot make the determina- project, or demonstration project relating to amounts appropriated under a provision ex-
tion described in subsection (b)(1), at the re- the production of critical minerals, includ- empted under subsection (b), that are unobli-
quest of a project sponsor, the lead agency, ing relating to— gated on the date of enactment of this Act
cooperating agencies, and any other agencies (1) enhancing and supporting mining and shall be made available for purposes of car-
involved with the mineral exploration or mineral engineering programs at mining rying out this Act, including the amend-
mine permitting process shall enter into an schools; ments made by this Act.

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(b) EXEMPTIONS.—No amounts made avail- tablish a critical supply chain resil- each review panel for a specific Federal re-
able under subtitle D, E, F, G, or H of title iency program, and for other purposes; search grant shall include—
II, subtitle C of title III, or title V of the which was ordered to lie on the table; (1) at least one individual who is not pro-
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public fessionally affiliated with any academic or
as follows: research institution, has not been profes-
Law 117–2) may be used for purposes of car-
rying out this Act, or any amendments made On page 1437, line 4, strike ‘‘$252,000,000’’ sionally affiliated in the 10 years preceding
by this Act, pursuant to subsection (a). and insert ‘‘$184,524,000’’. the date of inclusion on the panel, and is an
expert in a field unrelated to the field of re-
SA 1539. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an SA 1542. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an search under which the grant proposal was
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment intended to be proposed to submitted; and
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. (2) at least one individual who shall serve
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish primarily as a ‘‘taxpayer advocate’’ (defined
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish as someone whose main focus is on the value
a new Directorate for Technology and a new Directorate for Technology and
Innovation in the National Science proposed research delivers to the taxpayer).
Innovation in the National Science (b) PROHIBITION ON RECEIVING REC-
Foundation, to establish a regional Foundation, to establish a regional OMMENDATIONS FROM GRANT APPLICANTS ON
technology hub program, to require a technology hub program, to require a REVIEW PANEL.—Notwithstanding any other
strategy and report on economic secu- strategy and report on economic secu- provision of law, each agency that awards a
rity, science, research, innovation, rity, science, research, innovation, Federal research grant shall not accept rec-
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- ommendations from an applicant for such
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- grant as to who should or should not be on
tablish a critical supply chain resil- tablish a critical supply chain resil-
the grant review panel for such applicant.
iency program, and for other purposes; iency program, and for other purposes; SEC. 2529. SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL AND
which was ordered to lie on the table; which was ordered to lie on the table; TAXPAYER ADVOCATE FOR RE-
as follows: as follows: SEARCH.
On page 1437, line 6, strike ‘‘$418,000,000’’ (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—
At the appropriate place in title V of divi- (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established an Of-
and insert ‘‘$351,000,000’’.
sion B, insert the following: fice of the Special Inspector General and
SEC. 25ll. RESCISSION. SA 1543. Mr. LUJÁN (for himself, Taxpayer Advocate for Research.
Of the amounts made available by the Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. MANCHIN) sub- (2) HEAD OF OFFICE.—There shall be at the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public head of the Office described in paragraph (1)
Law 117–2) (including any amendments made
mitted an amendment intended to be
proposed to amendment SA 1502 pro- the Special Inspector General and Taxpayer
by such Act), except for amounts made avail- Advocate for Research, who shall be ap-
able under subtitle D, E, F, G, or H of title posed by Mr. SCHUMER to the bill S. pointed by the President, by and with the ad-
II of such Act (or amendments made by any 1260, to establish a new Directorate for vice and consent of the Senate.
such subtitle), and remaining unobligated on Technology and Innovation in the Na- (b) TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS AND SAVINGS.—
the date of enactment of this Act, tional Science Foundation, to establish (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, unless
$109,700,000,000 (or, if the full such amount is a regional technology hub program, to otherwise provided or indicated by the con-
not unobligated on such date, the portion of require a strategy and report on eco- text—
such amount that remains unobligated) is (A) the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ has the
hereby rescinded.
nomic security, science, research, inno-
meaning given to the term ‘‘agency’’ by sec-
vation, manufacturing, and job cre- tion 551(1) of title 5, United States Code;
SA 1540. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an ation, to establish a critical supply (B) the term ‘‘function’’ means any duty,
amendment intended to be proposed to chain resiliency program, and for other obligation, power, authority, responsibility,
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. purposes; which was ordered to lie on right, privilege, activity, or program; and
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish the table; as follows: (C) the term ‘‘office’’ includes any office,
a new Directorate for Technology and In section 2116, between subsections (e) and administration, agency, institute, unit, orga-
(f), insert the following: nizational entity, or component thereof.
Innovation in the National Science
(f) AMOUNTS FOR NEXT GENERATION RADAR (2) TRANSFER.—There are transferred to
Foundation, to establish a regional the Office of the Special Inspector General
AND RADIO ASTRONOMY IMPROVEMENTS AND
technology hub program, to require a RELATED ACTIVITIES.— and Taxpayer Advocate for Research all
strategy and report on economic secu- (1) IN GENERAL.—From the amounts au- functions which the Office of Inspector Gen-
rity, science, research, innovation, thorized to be appropriated to the Founda- eral of the National Science Foundation ex-
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- tion for a fiscal year under this section, ercised before the date of enactment of this
tablish a critical supply chain resil- $176,000,000 shall be made available for the division (including all related functions of
iency program, and for other purposes; design, development, prototyping, or mid- any officer or employee of the Office of In-
scale upgrades of next generation radar and spector General of the National Science
which was ordered to lie on the table;
radio astronomy improvements and related Foundation).
as follows: (3) RULES.—The Office of the Special In-
activities under section 14 of the National
On page 1105, line 21, strike ‘‘; and’’ and in- Science Foundation Authorization Act of spector General and Taxpayer Advocate for
sert a semicolon. 2002 (42 U.S.C. 1862n-4). Research is authorized to prescribe, in ac-
On page 1106, line 7, strike the period at (2) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—The cordance with the provisions of chapters 5
the end and insert a semicolon. amounts made available under this sub- and 6 of title 5, United States Code, such
On page 1106, between lines 7 and 8, insert section shall supplement, and not supplant, rules and regulations as the Office of the
the following: any other amounts appropriated to the Special Inspector General and Taxpayer Ad-
(5) include an evaluation of and rec- Foundation. vocate for Research determines necessary or
ommendations for modification, consolida- appropriate to administer and manage the
tion, or repeal of regulations with the aim of SA 1544. Mr. PAUL submitted an functions of the Office of the Special Inspec-
complying with domestic content procure- amendment intended to be proposed by tor General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re-
ment preferences and improving competi- search.
tiveness; and
him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a
new Directorate for Technology and In- (4) TRANSFER AND ALLOCATIONS OF APPRO-
(6) include an assessment of the impacts of PRIATIONS AND PERSONNEL.—Except as other-
Federal permitting processes on the oper- novation in the National Science Foun- wise provided in this subsection, the per-
ation of any applicable domestic content dation, to establish a regional tech- sonnel employed in connection with, and the
procurement preference. nology hub program, to require a strat- assets, liabilities, contracts, property,
egy and report on economic security, records, and unexpended balances of appro-
SA 1541. Mr. JOHNSON submitted an science, research, innovation, manufac- priations, authorizations, allocations, and
amendment intended to be proposed to turing, and job creation, to establish a other funds employed, used, held, arising
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. critical supply chain resiliency pro- from, available to, or to be made available in
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish gram, and for other purposes; which connection with the functions transferred by
a new Directorate for Technology and this subsection, subject to section 1531 of
was ordered to lie on the table; as fol-

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Innovation in the National Science title 31, United States Code, shall be trans-
lows: ferred to the Office of the Special Inspector
Foundation, to establish a regional After section 2527 of title V of division B General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re-
technology hub program, to require a insert the following: search. Unexpended funds transferred pursu-
strategy and report on economic secu- SEC. 2528. REVIEW PANELS. ant to this paragraph shall be used only for
rity, science, research, innovation, (a) INCLUSION ON REVIEW PANELS.—Not- the purposes for which the funds were origi-
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- withstanding any other provision of law, nally authorized and appropriated.

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(5) SAVINGS PROVISIONS.— the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. tor General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re-
(A) CONTINUING EFFECT OF LEGAL DOCU- App.). search.
MENTS.—All orders, determinations, rules, (2) AUTHORITIES.—In carrying out the du- (4) TRANSFER AND ALLOCATIONS OF APPRO-
regulations, permits, agreements, grants, ties described in paragraph (1) and otherwise PRIATIONS AND PERSONNEL.—Except as other-
contracts, certificates, licenses, registra- described in this section, the Special Inspec- wise provided in this subsection, the per-
tions, privileges, and other administrative tor General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re- sonnel employed in connection with, and the
actions— search shall have the authorities provided in assets, liabilities, contracts, property,
(i) which have been issued, made, granted, section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 records, and unexpended balances of appro-
or allowed to become effective by the Presi- (5 U.S.C. App.). priations, authorizations, allocations, and
dent, any Federal agency or official thereof, (d) FOCUS AND REVIEW.—The focus of the other funds employed, used, held, arising
or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in Office of the Special Inspector General and from, available to, or to be made available in
the performance of functions which are Taxpayer Advocate for Research shall be to connection with the functions transferred by
transferred under this subsection; and review Federal grant projects to determine if this subsection, subject to section 1531 of
(ii) which are in effect at the time this sub- the research will deliver value to the tax- title 31, United States Code, shall be trans-
section takes effect, or were final before the payers by randomly selecting Federal grants ferred to the Office of the Special Inspector
effective date of this subsection and are to for review after awards are made but prior to General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re-
become effective on or after the effective distribution of funds. search. Unexpended funds transferred pursu-
date of this subsection, (e) GRANT SUPPORT.—For a Federal grant ant to this paragraph shall be used only for
shall continue in effect according to their reviewed under subsection (d) to receive the the purposes for which the funds were origi-
terms until modified, terminated, super- grant funds, the grant shall receive the sup- nally authorized and appropriated.
seded, set aside, or revoked in accordance port of the Office of the Special Inspector (5) SAVINGS PROVISIONS.—
with law by the President, the Office of the General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re- (A) CONTINUING EFFECT OF LEGAL DOCU-
Special Inspector General and Taxpayer Ad- search. MENTS.—All orders, determinations, rules,
vocate for Research or other authorized offi- --- regulations, permits, agreements, grants,
cial, a court of competent jurisdiction, or by SA 1545. Mr. PAUL submitted an contracts, certificates, licenses, registra-
operation of law. amendment intended to be proposed by tions, privileges, and other administrative
(B) PROCEEDINGS NOT AFFECTED.—The pro- him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a actions—
visions of this subsection shall not affect any new Directorate for Technology and In- (i) which have been issued, made, granted,
proceedings, including notices of proposed or allowed to become effective by the Presi-
novation in the National Science Foun- dent, any Federal agency or official thereof,
rulemaking, or any application for any li- dation, to establish a regional tech-
cense, permit, certificate, or financial assist- or by a court of competent jurisdiction, in
nology hub program, to require a strat- the performance of functions which are
ance pending before the Office of Inspector
General of the National Science Foundation egy and report on economic security, transferred under this subsection; and
at the time this subsection takes effect, with science, research, innovation, manufac- (ii) which are in effect at the time this sub-
respect to functions transferred by this sub- turing, and job creation, to establish a section takes effect, or were final before the
section but such proceedings and applica- critical supply chain resiliency pro- effective date of this subsection and are to
become effective on or after the effective
tions shall be continued. Orders shall be gram, and for other purposes; which date of this subsection,
issued in such proceedings, appeals shall be was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- shall continue in effect according to their
taken therefrom, and payments shall be lows: terms until modified, terminated, super-
made pursuant to such orders, as if this sub-
After section 2527 of title V of division B seded, set aside, or revoked in accordance
section had not been enacted, and orders
insert the following: with law by the President, the Office of the
issued in any such proceedings shall con-
SEC. 2528. SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL AND Special Inspector General and Taxpayer Ad-
tinue in effect until modified, terminated, TAXPAYER ADVOCATE FOR RE- vocate for Research or other authorized offi-
superseded, or revoked by a duly authorized SEARCH. cial, a court of competent jurisdiction, or by
official, by a court of competent jurisdiction, (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— operation of law.
or by operation of law. Nothing in this sub- (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established an Of- (B) PROCEEDINGS NOT AFFECTED.—The pro-
paragraph shall be deemed to prohibit the fice of the Special Inspector General and visions of this subsection shall not affect any
discontinuance or modification of any such Taxpayer Advocate for Research. proceedings, including notices of proposed
proceeding under the same terms and condi- (2) HEAD OF OFFICE.—There shall be at the rulemaking, or any application for any li-
tions and to the same extent that such pro- head of the Office described in paragraph (1) cense, permit, certificate, or financial assist-
ceeding could have been discontinued or the Special Inspector General and Taxpayer ance pending before the Office of Inspector
modified if this subsection had not been en- Advocate for Research, who shall be ap- General of the National Science Foundation
acted. pointed by the President, by and with the ad- at the time this subsection takes effect, with
(C) SUITS NOT AFFECTED.—The provisions of vice and consent of the Senate. respect to functions transferred by this sub-
this subsection shall not affect suits com- (b) TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS AND SAVINGS.— section but such proceedings and applica-
menced before the effective date of this sub- (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, unless tions shall be continued. Orders shall be
section, and in all such suits, proceedings otherwise provided or indicated by the con- issued in such proceedings, appeals shall be
shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments text— taken therefrom, and payments shall be
rendered in the same manner and with the (A) the term ‘‘Federal agency’’ has the made pursuant to such orders, as if this sub-
same effect as if this subsection had not been meaning given to the term ‘‘agency’’ by sec- section had not been enacted, and orders
enacted. tion 551(1) of title 5, United States Code; issued in any such proceedings shall con-
(D) NONABATEMENT OF ACTIONS.—No suit, (B) the term ‘‘function’’ means any duty, tinue in effect until modified, terminated,
action, or other proceeding commenced by or obligation, power, authority, responsibility, superseded, or revoked by a duly authorized
against the Office of Inspector General of the right, privilege, activity, or program; and official, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
National Science Foundation, or by or (C) the term ‘‘office’’ includes any office, or by operation of law. Nothing in this sub-
against any individual in the official capac- administration, agency, institute, unit, orga- paragraph shall be deemed to prohibit the
ity of such individual as an officer of the Of- nizational entity, or component thereof. discontinuance or modification of any such
fice of Inspector General of the National (2) TRANSFER.—There are transferred to proceeding under the same terms and condi-
Science Foundation, shall abate by reason of the Office of the Special Inspector General tions and to the same extent that such pro-
the enactment of this subsection. and Taxpayer Advocate for Research all ceeding could have been discontinued or
(E) ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS RELATING TO functions which the Office of Inspector Gen- modified if this subsection had not been en-
PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.—Any admin- eral of the National Science Foundation ex- acted.
istrative action relating to the preparation ercised before the date of enactment of this (C) SUITS NOT AFFECTED.—The provisions of
or promulgation of a regulation by the Office division (including all related functions of this subsection shall not affect suits com-
of Inspector General of the National Science any officer or employee of the Office of In- menced before the effective date of this sub-
Foundation relating to a function trans- spector General of the National Science section, and in all such suits, proceedings
ferred under this subsection may be contin- Foundation). shall be had, appeals taken, and judgments
ued by the Office of the Special Inspector (3) RULES.—The Office of the Special In- rendered in the same manner and with the
General and Taxpayer Advocate for Research spector General and Taxpayer Advocate for same effect as if this subsection had not been
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not been enacted. cordance with the provisions of chapters 5 (D) NONABATEMENT OF ACTIONS.—No suit,
(c) POWERS AND AUTHORITIES.— and 6 of title 5, United States Code, such action, or other proceeding commenced by or
(1) DUTIES.—In addition to the duties oth- rules and regulations as the Office of the against the Office of Inspector General of the
erwise described in this section, the Special Special Inspector General and Taxpayer Ad- National Science Foundation, or by or
Inspector General and Taxpayer Advocate vocate for Research determines necessary or against any individual in the official capac-
for Research shall also have the duties and appropriate to administer and manage the ity of such individual as an officer of the Of-
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Science Foundation, shall abate by reason of provision of law, each agency that awards a (2) in subparagraph (J), by striking the pe-
the enactment of this subsection. Federal research grant shall not disclose, ei- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(E) ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS RELATING TO ther publicly or privately, to an applicant (3) by adding at the end the following new
PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.—Any admin- for such grant the identity of any member of subparagraph:
istrative action relating to the preparation the grant review panel for such applicant. ‘‘(K) enhance domestic medical supply
or promulgation of a regulation by the Office chain elasticity and establish and maintain
of Inspector General of the National Science SA 1547. Ms. CANTWELL (for Mr. domestic reserves of critical medical sup-
Foundation relating to a function trans- SCOTT of Florida (for himself, Mr. plies (including personal protective equip-
ferred under this subsection may be contin- JOHNSON, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. LUMMIS, ment, ancillary medical supplies, testing
ued by the Office of the Special Inspector Mr. CRUZ, Mr. YOUNG, and Mr. COTTON)) supplies, and other applicable supplies re-
General and Taxpayer Advocate for Research proposed an amendment to amendment quired for the administration of drugs, vac-
with the same effect as if this subsection had SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to cines and other biological products, medical
not been enacted. devices, and diagnostic tests) by—
(c) POWERS AND AUTHORITIES.— the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- ‘‘(i) creating incentives for the domestic
(1) DUTIES.—In addition to the duties oth- rectorate for Technology and Innova- manufacturing of medical supplies—
erwise described in this section, the Special tion in the National Science Founda- ‘‘(I) to increase emergency stock of critical
Inspector General and Taxpayer Advocate tion, to establish a regional technology medical supplies; and
for Research shall also have the duties and hub program, to require a strategy and ‘‘(II) to geographically diversify produc-
responsibilities of inspectors general under report on economic security, science, tion of such supplies;
the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. research, innovation, manufacturing, ‘‘(ii) purchasing, leasing, or entering into
App.). and job creation, to establish a critical joint industrial-based expansion ventures
(2) AUTHORITIES.—In carrying out the du- with respect to, facilities and equipment for
ties described in paragraph (1) and otherwise
supply chain resiliency program, and
the production of medical supplies; and
described in this section, the Special Inspec- for other purposes; as follows: ‘‘(iii) working with distributors of medical
tor General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re- At the appropriate place in title III of divi- supplies to manage the domestic reserves es-
search shall have the authorities provided in sion F, add the following: tablished under this subparagraph by re-
section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 SEC. 6lll. USE OF PREVIOUSLY APPRO- freshing and replenishing stock of critical
(5 U.S.C. App.). PRIATED FUNDS.
medical supplies.’’.
(d) FOCUS AND REVIEW.—The focus of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any (b) REPORTING; SUNSET.—Section 319F–2(a)
Office of the Special Inspector General and other provision of law, any amounts appro- of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Taxpayer Advocate for Research shall be to priated under subtitle M of title IX of the 247d–6b(a)), as amended by section 4153(f)(3),
review Federal grant projects to determine if American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public is further amended by adding at the end the
the research will deliver value to the tax- Law 117–2) for purposes of providing assist- following:
payers by randomly selecting Federal grants ance to State and local governmental enti- ‘‘(7) REPORTING.—Not later than September
for review after awards are made but prior to ties that are unobligated on the date of en- 30, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to the
distribution of funds. actment of this Act shall be made available Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
(e) GRANT SUPPORT.—For a Federal grant for purposes of carrying out this Act, includ- House of Representatives and the Committee
reviewed under subsection (d) to receive the ing the amendments made by this Act. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of
grant funds, the grant shall receive the sup- (b) ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS.—
the Senate a report on the details of each
port of the Office of the Special Inspector (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any
purchase, lease, or joint industrial-based ex-
General and Taxpayer Advocate for Re- other provision of law, if the amounts made
pansion venture entered into under para-
search. available under subsection (a) for purposes of
graph (3)(K), including the amount expended
carrying out this Act, including the amend-
by the Secretary on each such purchase,
SA 1546. Mr. PAUL submitted an ments made by this Act, are insufficient for
lease, or joint venture.
amendment intended to be proposed by such purposes, any amounts appropriated
‘‘(8) SUNSET.—The authority to make pur-
him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a under any other provision of the American
chases, leases, or joint ventures pursuant to
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2),
new Directorate for Technology and In- paragraph (3)(K) shall cease to be effective
other than the provisions exempted under
novation in the National Science Foun- on September 30, 2024.’’.
paragraph (2), that are unobligated on the (c) FUNDING.—Section 319F–2(f) of the Pub-
dation, to establish a regional tech- date of enactment of this Act shall be made lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–6b(f)) is
nology hub program, to require a strat- available for purposes of carrying out this amended by adding at the end the following:
egy and report on economic security, Act, including the amendments made by this ‘‘(3) SUPPLY CHAIN ELASTICITY.—
science, research, innovation, manufac- Act. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of car-
turing, and job creation, to establish a (2) EXEMPTIONS.—No amounts made avail- rying out subsection (a)(3)(K), there is au-
critical supply chain resiliency pro- able under subtitle D, E, F, G, or H of title thorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for
II, subtitle C of title III, or title V of the each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024, to re-
gram, and for other purposes; which
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public main available until expended.
was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- Law 117–2) may be used for purposes of car-
lows: ‘‘(B) RELATION TO OTHER AMOUNTS.—The
rying out this Act (or amendments made by amount authorized to be appropriated by
Strike subsection (a) of section 2527 of title this Act) pursuant to paragraph (1). subparagraph (A) for the purpose of carrying
V of division B and insert the following:
out subsection (a)(3)(K) is in addition to any
(a) REVIEW PANELS.— SA 1548. Mr. BENNET (for himself
other amounts available for such purpose.’’.
(1) INCLUSION ON REVIEW PANELS.—Notwith- and Mr. TILLIS) submitted an amend-
standing any other provision of law, each re- ment intended to be proposed to SA 1549. Mr. MARKEY (for himself
view panel for a specific Federal research amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
grant shall include—
and Mr. RUBIO) submitted an amend-
(A) at least one individual who is not pro-
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ment intended to be proposed by him
fessionally affiliated with any academic or a new Directorate for Technology and to the bill S. 1260, to establish a new
research institution, has not been profes- Innovation in the National Science Directorate for Technology and Inno-
sionally affiliated in the 10 years preceding Foundation, to establish a regional vation in the National Science Founda-
the date of inclusion on the panel, and is an technology hub program, to require a tion, to establish a regional technology
expert in a field unrelated to the field of re- strategy and report on economic secu- hub program, to require a strategy and
search under which the grant proposal was rity, science, research, innovation, report on economic security, science,
submitted; and manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
(B) at least one individual who shall serve
research, innovation, manufacturing,
primarily as a ‘‘taxpayer advocate’’ (defined
tablish a critical supply chain resil- and job creation, to establish a critical
as someone whose main focus is on the value iency program, and for other purposes; supply chain resiliency program, and
proposed research delivers to the taxpayer). which was ordered to lie on the table; for other purposes; which was ordered
(2) PROHIBITION ON RECEIVING RECOMMENDA- as follows: to lie on the table; as follows:
TIONS FROM GRANT APPLICANTS ON REVIEW At the appropriate place in title I of divi- At the end of title III of division C, add the
PANEL.—Notwithstanding any other provi- sion F, insert the following: following:

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sion of law, each agency that awards a Fed- SEC. 61ll. SUPPLY CHAIN FLEXIBILITY MANU- SEC. 3314. ENDING CHINA’S EXIT BAN FOR AMER-
eral research grant shall not accept rec- FACTURING PILOT. ICAN CITIZENS.
ommendations from an applicant for such (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 319F–2(a)(3) of the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be
grant as to who should or should not be on Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d– cited as the ‘‘Ending China’s Exit Ban for
the grant review panel for such applicant. 6b(a)(3)) is amended— American Citizens Act of 2021’’.
(3) NONDISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS OF GRANT (1) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘and’’ (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol-
REVIEW PANEL.—Notwithstanding any other at the end; lowing:

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(1) According to the Integrated Country (1) such official may not be issued a visa to (4) PRIVACY ACT.—Any information ob-
Strategy for the United States Mission to enter the United States or be admitted to tained by the Secretary of State to complete
China, released on August 29, 2018— the United States; and the report under this subsection shall be sub-
(A) ‘‘Chinese law enforcement and security (2) any visa or other documentation to ject to section 552a of title 5, United States
services employ extra-judicial means against enter or to be present in the United States Code (commonly known as the ‘‘Privacy
U.S. citizens without regard to international that was previously issued to such official Act’’).
norms’’; and shall be revoked by the Secretary of State, (f) WAIVER FOR NATIONAL INTEREST.—
(B) exit bans ‘‘are sometimes used to pre- in accordance with section 221(i) of the Im- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State
vent U.S. citizens who are not themselves migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. may waive the application of subsection (c)
suspected of a crime from leaving China as a 1201(i)). in the case of an alien if the Secretary deter-
means to pressure their relatives or associ- (d) TERMINATION OF VISA INELIGIBILITY.— mines that such waiver—
ates who are wanted by Chinese law enforce- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State (A) is necessary to permit the United
ment in the United States’’. may terminate visa ineligibility under sub- States to comply with the Agreement Re-
(2) The Government of China has imposed section (c) with respect to an individual if garding the Headquarters of the United Na-
exit bans on United States citizens in the the Secretary of State determines that— tions, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947,
context of criminal charges and private com- (A) credible information exists that the in- and entered into force November 21, 1947
mercial disputes. dividual did not engage in the activity for (TIAS 1676), or any other applicable inter-
(3) Imposing exit bans on foreign nationals which visa ineligibility was imposed; national obligation of the United States; or
is authorized by Article 28 of the Exit and (B) the individual has been prosecuted ap- (B) is in the national interest of the United
Entry Administration Law of the People’s propriately for the activity for which visa in- States.
Republic of China, which— eligibility was imposed; (2) NOTIFICATION.—Upon granting a waiver
(A) lists the circumstances under which (C) the individual has— under paragraph (1), the Secretary of State
‘‘foreigners shall not be allowed to exit (i) credibly demonstrated a significant shall submit a report to the congressional
China’’, including ‘‘other circumstances in change in behavior; committees listed in subsection (d)(2) that—
which exit shall not be allowed in accordance (ii) been subject to an appropriate con- (A) details the evidence and justification
with laws or administrative regulations’’; sequence for the activity for which visa in- for the necessity of such waiver; and
and eligibility was imposed; and (B) if such waiver is granted pursuant to
(B) assigns responsibility for administering (iii) credibly committed to not engage in paragraph (1)(B), explains how such waiver
exit/entry matters to the Ministry of Public an activity described in subsection (c) in the relates to the national interest of the United
Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, future; or States.
with public security organs responsible for (D) the termination of visa ineligibility is ---
administering ‘‘the stay and residence of for- in the national security interests of the SA 1550. Mr. MARKEY submitted an
eigners. United States. amendment intended to be proposed to
(4) Such exit bans against United States (2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 15 days
before the date on which visa ineligibility is
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
citizens may violate Article 35 of the Con-
terminated under paragraph (1) with respect SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish
sular Convention Between the United States
of America and the People’s Republic of to an individual, the Secretary of State shall a new Directorate for Technology and
China, done at Washington September 17, submit a report to the Committee on For- Innovation in the National Science
1980, which states that— eign Relations of the Senate, the Committee Foundation, to establish a regional
(A) if a United States national is ‘‘placed on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Com- technology hub program, to require a
under any form of detention’’, the Govern- mittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of strategy and report on economic secu-
ment of China shall notify the United States Representatives, and the Committee on the
rity, science, research, innovation,
consulate within 4 days; and Judiciary of the House of Representatives
that describes the justification for the termi- manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
(B) a United States consular officer is enti-
nation. tablish a critical supply chain resil-
tled to ‘‘be informed of the reasons for which
said national has been arrested or detained (e) ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.— iency program, and for other purposes;
in any manner.’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after which was ordered to lie on the table;
(5) Such exit bans may also violate Article the date of the enactment of this Act, and as follows:
36 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Re- annually thereafter for the following 5 years, Strike section 3503 and insert the fol-
lations, done at Vienna April 24, 1963, and in the Secretary of State shall submit a report lowing:
effect in China as of August 1, 1979, which re- to the congressional committees listed in SEC. 503. REPORT ON UNITED STATES EFFORTS
quires the Government of China to ‘‘without subsection (d)(2) that identifies— TO ENGAGE THE PEOPLE’S REPUB-
delay, inform the consular post of the send- (A) to the extent practicable, all of the LIC OF CHINA ON NUCLEAR ISSUES
ing State if, within its consular district, a Chinese officials who were substantially in- AND BALLISTIC MISSILE ISSUES.
national of that State. . .is detained in any volved in the formulation or execution of a (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol-
other manner.’’. policy that prohibits certain United States lowing findings:
(6) Many United States citizens are not citizens from leaving China in an attempt— (1) The People’s Republic of China has not
aware of a ban on their exit until they at- (i) to convince a relative of such citizens to entered into a treaty or agreement with the
tempt to leave China and once they are made submit himself or herself into the custody of United States or any other party that places
aware of the ban, Chinese authorities provide the Government of China for prosecution; binding limits on its shorter-range, inter-
very little information to the United States (ii) to compel United States citizens to mediate-, or strategic-range ballistic mis-
citizen, or to United States consular officials participate in Chinese government investiga- siles, verified by national technical means
regarding— tions; or and by on-site inspections, as the United
(A) the nature of the ban; (iii) to aid the Government of China in re- States and the Russian Federation have done
(B) which Chinese government entity is re- solving civil disputes in favor of Chinese par- through the Intermediate-Range Nuclear
sponsible for the ban; and ties; Forces (INF) Treaty, the START I and
(C) what procedures must be followed to re- (B) the individuals who have had visas de- START II Treaties, and the New START
solve the dispute related to the ban. nied or revoked pursuant to subsection (c) Treaty, each of which took multiple years to
(7) The apparent extra-judicial application during the preceding year, including the successfully negotiate.
of exit bans to United States citizens pre- dates on which such denials or revocations (2) The People’s Republic of China pos-
sents a serious human rights concern that were imposed or terminated, as applicable; sesses significantly fewer intercontinental
violates due process rights to which United (C) the number of United States citizens ballistic missiles, submarine launched bal-
States citizens are entitled under inter- who the Government of China has prohibited listic missiles, and heavy bombers than the
national law. from leaving China for any of the reasons de- Russian Federation or the United States,
(c) INELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN ALIENS FOR scribed in subsection (c); and and according to the Defense Intelligence
VISAS.—If the Secretary of State determines (D) for each of the United States citizens Agency, the People’s Republic of China’s
that an official of the Government of China referred to in subparagraph (C), the period warhead stockpile is in the ‘‘the low couple
has been substantially involved in the for- during which they have been forced to re- of hundreds’’, a fraction of the size of the ar-
mulation or execution of a policy that pro- main in China. senals of the Russian Federation and the
hibits certain United States citizens from (2) FORM.—The report required under para- United States.
leaving China in an attempt to convince a graph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified (3) The People’s Republic of China has re-

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relative of such citizens to submit himself or form, but may include a classified annex. peatedly declined invitations by the United
herself into the custody of the Government (3) EXCLUSION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE States to enter into trilateral negotiations
of China for prosecution, to compel United INFORMATION.—The Secretary of State may for an arms control treaty or other agree-
States citizens to participate in Chinese gov- not include any personally identifying infor- ment regarding its nuclear arsenal.
ernment investigations, or to aid the Gov- mation of any United States citizen in any of (b) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180
ernment of China in resolving civil disputes the reports submitted to Congress under days after the date of the enactment of this
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S2800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 19, 2021
with the Secretary of Defense and the Sec- ‘‘(IV) located in an underperforming State; (ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph
retary of Energy, shall submit to the appro- and’’; (A), by striking ‘‘annual’’ and inserting ‘‘bi-
priate congressional committees a report (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Not more ennial’’;
that sets forth a plan to engage the People’s than one proposal’’ and inserting ‘‘There is (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’
Republic of China on steps that reduce the no limit on the number of proposals that’’; at the end;
risk of strategic miscalculation and the and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking the
threat of a nuclear exchange, which may in- (D) by adding at the end the following: period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
clude any of the following proposals: ‘‘(6) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERPER- and
(1) A formal invitation to appropriate offi- FORMING STATES.—Upon application by a re- (v) by adding at the end the following:
cials from the People’s Republic of China, cipient that is located in an underperforming ‘‘(D) the proportion of awards provided to
and to each of the permanent members of the State, the Administrator may— and cooperative agreements entered into
United Nations Security Council, to observe ‘‘(A) provide additional assistance to the with underperforming States; and
a United States-Russian Federation New recipient; and ‘‘(E) a list of the States that were deter-
START Treaty on-site inspection to dem- ‘‘(B) waive the matching requirements mined by the Administrator to be underper-
onstrate the security benefits of trans- under subsection (e)(2).’’; forming States, and a description of any
parency into strategic nuclear forces. (3) in subsection (e)— changes in the list compared to previously
(2) Negotiations toward a treaty or agree- (A) in paragraph (2)— submitted reports.’’;
ment that prohibits the production of fissile (i) in subparagraph (A)— (5) in subsection (g)(2)—
material. (I) by inserting ‘‘and STTR’’ before ‘‘first (A) by striking ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2022’’;
(3) An agreement with the People’s Repub- phase’’ each place that term appears; and
lic of China that allows for advance notifica- (II) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘50’’ and in- (B) by inserting ‘‘and Entrepreneurship’’
tions of ballistic missile launches, through before ‘‘of the Senate’’; and
serting ‘‘25’’;
the Hague Code of Conduct or other data ex- (6) in subsection (h)(1), by striking
(III) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘1 dollar’’
changes or doctrine discussions related to ‘‘$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001
and inserting ‘‘75 cents’’; and
strategic nuclear forces. through 2005’’ and inserting ‘‘$20,000,000 for
(IV) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘75’’ and in-
(4) An agreement not to target or interfere every 2 fiscal years between fiscal years 2022
serting ‘‘50’’;
in nuclear command, control, and commu- through 2026, to be obligated before the end
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘, be-
nications (commonly referred to as ‘‘NC3’’) of the second fiscal year’’.
ginning with fiscal year 2001’’ and inserting
infrastructure.
‘‘and make publicly available on the website
(5) An agreement on transparency meas- SA 1552. Mr. RISCH (for himself, Ms.
of the Administration, beginning with fiscal
ures or verifiable limits, or both, on CORTEZ MASTO, and Ms. ROSEN) sub-
year 2022’’; and
hypersonic cruise missiles and glide vehicles mitted an amendment intended to be
that are mounted on ballistic missiles. (iii) by adding at the end the following:
(6) Any other cooperative measure that ‘‘(E) PAYMENT.—The non-Federal share of proposed by him to the bill S. 1260, to
benefits United States-People’s Republic of the cost of an activity carried out by a re- establish a new Directorate for Tech-
China strategic stability. cipient may be paid by the recipient over the nology and Innovation in the National
(c) FORM OF THE REPORT.—The report re- course of the period of the award or coopera- Science Foundation, to establish a re-
quired by subsection (b) shall be submitted tive agreement.’’; and gional technology hub program, to re-
in unclassified form but may include a clas- (B) by adding at the end the following:
quire a strategy and report on eco-
sified annex. ‘‘(4) AMOUNT OF AWARD.—In carrying out
the FAST program under this section— nomic security, science, research, inno-
‘‘(A) the Administrator shall make and vation, manufacturing, and job cre-
SA 1551. Mr. RISCH (for himself, Mr.
enter into awards or cooperative agreements; ation, to establish a critical supply
CRAPO, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO,
‘‘(B) each award or cooperative agreement chain resiliency program, and for other
Mrs. CAPITO, and Mr. HOEVEN) sub- described in subparagraph (A) shall be for purposes; which was ordered to lie on
mitted an amendment intended to be not more than $500,000, which shall be pro- the table; as follows:
proposed by him to the bill S. 1260, to vided over 2 fiscal years; and At the appropriate place, insert the fol-
establish a new Directorate for Tech- ‘‘(C) any amounts left unused in the third lowing:
nology and Innovation in the National quarter of the second fiscal year may be re-
SEC. lll. STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING
Science Foundation, to establish a re- tained by the Administrator for future FAST CYBERSECURITY USAGE TO REACH
gional technology hub program, to re- program awards. SMALL BUSINESSES.
quire a strategy and report on eco- ‘‘(5) REPORTING.—Not later than 6 months
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
after receiving an award or entering into a
nomic security, science, research, inno- (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis-
cooperative agreement under this section, a trator’’ means the Administrator of the
vation, manufacturing, and job cre- recipient shall report to the Administrator—
ation, to establish a critical supply Small Business Administration.
‘‘(A) the number of awards made under the (2) COVERED INDUSTRY SECTORS.—The term
chain resiliency program, and for other SBIR or STTR program; ‘‘covered industry sectors’’ means the fol-
purposes; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘(B) the number of applications submitted lowing industry sectors:
the table; as follows: for the SBIR or STTR program; (A) Accommodation and food services.
At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ‘‘(C) the number of consulting hours spent; (B) Agriculture.
lowing: ‘‘(D) the number of training events con- (C) Construction.
SEC. ll. FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY ducted; and (D) Healthcare and social assistance.
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. ‘‘(E) any issues encountered in the man- (E) Retail and wholesale trade.
Section 34 of the Small Business Act (15 agement and application of the FAST pro- (F) Transportation and warehousing.
U.S.C. 657d) is amended— gram.’’; (G) Entertainment and recreation.
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end (4) in subsection (f)— (H) Finance and insurance.
the following: (A) in paragraph (1)— (I) Manufacturing.
‘‘(11) UNDERPERFORMING STATE.—The term (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (J) Information and telecommunications.
‘underperforming State’ means a State par- (A)— (K) Any other industry sector that the Ad-
ticipating in the SBIR or STTR program (I) by striking ‘‘Small Business Innovation ministrator determines to be relevant.
that has been calculated by the Adminis- Research Program Reauthorization Act of (3) COVERED VENDOR.—The term ‘‘covered
trator to be one of 18 States receiving the 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘FAST Fix Act of 2021’’; vendor’’ means a vendor of cybersecurity
fewest SBIR and STTR Phase I awards.’’; and products and services, including cybersecu-
(2) in subsection (c)— (II) by inserting ‘‘and Entrepreneurship’’ rity risk insurance.
(A) in paragraph (1)— before ‘‘of the Senate’’; (4) CYBERSECURITY.—The term ‘‘cybersecu-
(i) in subparagraph (E)— (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ rity’’ means—
(I) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the at the end; (A) the art of protecting networks, devices,
end; (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the and data from unauthorized access or crimi-
(II) in clause (iv), by striking the period at period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and nal use; and
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: (B) the practice of ensuring the confiden-

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‘‘(v) to prioritize applicants located in an ensure that underperforming States are mation.
underperforming State.’’; given priority application status under the (5) CYBERSECURITY THREAT.—The term ‘‘cy-
(B) in paragraph (2)(B)(vi)— FAST program.’’; and bersecurity threat’’ means the possibility of
(i) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘and’’ at (B) in paragraph (2)— a malicious attempt to infiltrate, damage,
the end; and (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking disrupt, or destroy computer networks or
(ii) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘ANNUAL’’ and inserting ‘‘BIENNIAL’’; systems.

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(6) SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN.—The term the Administrator of the United States this subsection is enacted, not less than 4
‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning Agency for International Development, percent.
given the term in section 3(a) of the Small should— ‘‘(D) In each of the 12th and 13th calendar
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (1) immediately engage in multilateral and years following the calendar year in which
(b) CYBERSECURITY COOPERATIVE MARKET- bilateral negotiations to provide surplus this subsection is enacted, not less than 6
PLACE PROGRAM.— COVID–19 vaccines held by the United States percent.
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 to countries in need of such vaccines with ‘‘(E) In each of the 14th and 15th calendar
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the best opportunity for impact; years following the calendar year in which
the Administrator, in consultation with the (2) evaluate the perception of people this subsection is enacted, not less than 7
Director of the National Institute of Stand- throughout the world regarding— percent.
ards and Technology, shall establish a pro- (A) the efforts made by the United States ‘‘(F) In each of the 16th and 17th calendar
gram to assist small business concerns with to supply COVID–19 vaccines to countries in years following the calendar year in which
purchasing cybersecurity products and serv- need of such vaccines; and this subsection is enacted, not less than 9
ices. (B) the contributions made by other coun- percent.
(2) DUTIES.—In carrying out the program tries to supply COVID–19 vaccines to coun- ‘‘(G) In each of the 18th and 19th calendar
established under paragraph (1), the Admin- tries in need of such vaccines; and years following the calendar year in which
istrator shall— (3) integrate public diplomacy with the this subsection is enacted, not less than 11
(A) educate small business concerns about technical response to the worldwide COVID–
percent.
the types of cybersecurity products and serv- 19 vaccine shortage to the fullest extent
‘‘(H) In each of the 20th and 21st calendar
ices that are specific to each covered indus- practicable.
years following the calendar year in which
try sector; and this subsection is enacted, not less than 13
(B) provide outreach to covered vendors SA 1554. Mr. WICKER submitted an
amendment intended to be proposed by percent.
and small business concerns to encourage ‘‘(I) In the 22nd calendar year after the cal-
use of the cooperative marketplace described him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a endar year in which this subsection is en-
in paragraph (3). new Directorate for Technology and In- acted and each calendar year thereafter, not
(3) COOPERATIVE MARKETPLACE FOR PUR- novation in the National Science Foun- less than 15 percent.
CHASING CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERV- dation, to establish a regional tech- ‘‘(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS.—A vessel
ICES.—The Administrator shall— nology hub program, to require a strat- meets the requirements described in this
(A) establish and maintain a website that— egy and report on economic security, paragraph—
(i) is free to use for small business con- ‘‘(A) with respect to each of the 5 calendar
science, research, innovation, manufac-
cerns and covered vendors; and years following the calendar year in which
(ii) provides a cooperative marketplace turing, and job creation, to establish a
critical supply chain resiliency pro- this subsection is enacted—
that facilitates the creation of mutual agree- ‘‘(i) if—
ments under which small business concerns gram, and for other purposes; which
‘‘(I) the vessel is documented under the
cooperatively purchase cybersecurity prod- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- laws of the United States; and
ucts and services from covered vendors; and lows: ‘‘(II) with respect to any retrofit work nec-
(B) determine whether each covered vendor At the end of title III of division F, add the essary for the vessel to export natural gas—
and each small business concern that partici- following: ‘‘(aa) such work is done in a shipyard in
pates in the marketplace described in sub- SEC. 63ll. NATIONAL POLICY ON STRATEGIC the United States; and
paragraph (A) is legitimate, as determined ENERGY ASSET EXPORT TRANSPOR- ‘‘(bb) any component of the vessel listed in
by the Administrator. TATION.
paragraph (4) that is installed during the
(4) SUNSET.—This subsection ceases to be (a) LNG EXPORTS.—
course of such work is manufactured in the
effective on September 30, 2024. (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
United States; or
(c) GAO STUDY ON AVAILABLE FEDERAL CY- (A) liquefied natural gas (referred to in
‘‘(ii) if—
BERSECURITY INITIATIVES.— this paragraph as ‘‘LNG’’) is hazardous to na-
‘‘(I) the vessel is built in the United States;
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General tional import and export terminals and ports
‘‘(II) the vessel is documented under the
of the United States shall conduct a study if mishandled;
laws of the United States;
that identifies any improvements that could (B) LNG is a strategic national asset, the
‘‘(III) all major components of the hull or
be made to Federal initiatives that— export of which should be used to preserve
the tanker fleet and skilled mariner work- superstructure of the vessel are manufac-
(A) train small business concerns how to
force of the United States, which are essen- tured (including all manufacturing processes
avoid cybersecurity threats; and
tial to national security; and from the initial melting stage through the
(B) are in effect on the date on which the
(C) for the safety and security of the application of coatings for iron or steel prod-
Comptroller General commences the study.
United States, LNG should be exported on ucts) in the United States; and
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after
vessels documented under the laws of the ‘‘(IV) the components of the vessel listed in
the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp-
United States. paragraph (4) are manufactured in the
troller General of the United States shall
(2) REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF United States; and
submit to the Committee on Small Business
EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS ON VESSELS DOCU- ‘‘(B) with respect to the 6th calendar year
and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the
MENTED UNDER LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.— following the calendar year in which this
Committee on Small Business of the House
Section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. subsection is enacted, and each calendar
of Representatives a report that contains the
717b) is amended by adding at the end the year thereafter, if the vessel meets the re-
results of the study required under para-
following: quirements of subparagraph (A)(ii).
graph (1).
‘‘(g) TRANSPORTATION OF EXPORTS OF NAT- ‘‘(4) COMPONENTS.—The components of a
SA 1553. Mr. MORAN (for himself and URAL GAS ON VESSELS DOCUMENTED UNDER vessel listed in this paragraph are the fol-
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.— lowing:
Mr. KAINE) submitted an amendment
‘‘(1) CONDITION FOR APPROVAL.—Except as ‘‘(A) Air circuit breakers.
intended to be proposed to amendment ‘‘(B) Welded shipboard anchor and mooring
provided in paragraph (7), with respect to an
SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to application to export natural gas under sub- chain with a diameter of 4 inches or less.
the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- section (a), the Commission shall include in ‘‘(C) Powered and non-powered valves in
rectorate for Technology and Innova- the order issued for that application the con- Federal Supply Classes 4810 and 4820 used in
tion in the National Science Founda- dition that the person transport the natural piping.
tion, to establish a regional technology gas on a vessel that meets the requirements ‘‘(D) Machine tools in the Federal Supply
hub program, to require a strategy and described in paragraph (3). Classes for metal-working machinery num-
report on economic security, science, ‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the require- bered 3405, 3408, 3410 through 3419, 3426, 3433,
ment under paragraph (1) is to ensure that, 3438, 3441 through 3443, 3445, 3446, 3448, 3449,
research, innovation, manufacturing, of all natural gas exported by vessel in a cal- 3460, and 3461.
and job creation, to establish a critical endar year, the following percentage is ex- ‘‘(E) Auxiliary equipment for shipboard
supply chain resiliency program, and ported by a vessel that meets the require- services, including pumps.
for other purposes; which was ordered ments described in paragraph (3): ‘‘(F) Propulsion equipment, including en-
to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(A) In each of the 7 calendar years fol- gines, propulsion motors, reduction gears,
At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lowing the calendar year in which this sub- and propellers.

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lowing: section is enacted, not less than 2 percent. ‘‘(G) Shipboard cranes.
SEC. lll. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE EXPOR- ‘‘(B) In each of the 8th and 9th calendar ‘‘(H) Spreaders for shipboard cranes.
TATION OF SURPLUS COVID–19 VAC- years following the calendar year in which ‘‘(I) Rotating electrical equipment, includ-
CINES TO COUNTRIES IN NEED. this subsection is enacted, not less than 3 ing electrical alternators and motors.
It is the sense of Congress that the Sec- percent. ‘‘(J) Compressors, pumps, and heat ex-
retary of State, in coordination with the ‘‘(C) In each of the 10th and 11th calendar changers used in managing and re-liquefying
Secretary of Health and Human Services and years following the calendar year in which boil-off gas from liquefied natural gas.

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‘‘(5) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—The Commission ‘‘(C) In each of the 11th, 12th, and 13th cal- tional treatment for trade in crude oil if the
may waive the requirement under clause endar years following the calendar year in United States Trade Representative certifies
(i)(II)(bb) or (ii)(IV), as applicable, of para- which this subsection is enacted, not less to the President, in writing, that such condi-
graph (3)(A) with respect to a component of than 8 percent. tion would violate obligations of the United
a vessel if the Maritime Administrator de- ‘‘(D) In the 14th calendar year following States under such free trade agreement.
termines that— the calendar year in which this subsection is ‘‘(7) OPPORTUNITIES FOR LICENSED AND UNLI-
‘‘(A) application of the requirement enacted and each calendar year thereafter, CENSED MARINERS.—The Maritime Adminis-
would— not less than 10 percent. trator shall ensure that each exporter of
‘‘(i) result in an increase of 25 percent or ‘‘(3) REQUIREMENTS FOR VESSELS.—A vessel crude oil by vessel provides opportunities for
more in the cost of the component of the ves- meets the requirements described in this United States licensed and unlicensed mari-
sel; or paragraph— ners to receive experience and training nec-
‘‘(ii) cause unreasonable delays to be in- ‘‘(A) with respect to each of the 4 calendar essary to become credentialed in working on
curred in building or retrofitting the vessel; years following the calendar year in which such vessels.
or this subsection is enacted— ‘‘(8) USE OF FEDERAL INFORMATION.—In car-
‘‘(B) such component is not manufactured ‘‘(i) if— rying out paragraph (1), the President—
in the United States in sufficient and reason- ‘‘(I) the vessel is documented under the ‘‘(A) shall use information made available
ably available quantities of a satisfactory laws of the United States; and by—
quality. ‘‘(II) with respect to any retrofit work nec- ‘‘(i) the Energy Information Administra-
‘‘(6) OPPORTUNITIES FOR LICENSED AND UNLI- essary for the vessel to export crude oil— tion; or
CENSED MARINERS.—Except as provided in ‘‘(aa) such work is done in a shipyard in ‘‘(ii) any other Federal agency or entity
paragraph (7), the Commission shall include, the United States; and the Commission determines appropriate; and
in any order issued under subsection (a) that ‘‘(bb) any component of the vessel listed in ‘‘(B) may use information made available
authorizes a person to export natural gas, a paragraph (4) that is installed during the by a private entity only if applicable infor-
condition that the person provide opportuni- course of such work is manufactured in the mation described in subparagraph (A) is not
ties for United States licensed and unli- United States; or available.’’.
censed mariners to receive experience and ‘‘(ii) if— (c) ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
training necessary to become credentialed in ‘‘(I) the vessel is built in the United States; INFORMATION.—The Secretary of Energy, act-
working on a vessel transporting natural ‘‘(II) the vessel is documented under the ing through the Administrator of the Energy
gas. laws of the United States; Information Administration (referred to in
‘‘(7) EXCEPTION.—The Commission may not ‘‘(III) all major components of the hull or this subsection as the ‘‘Secretary’’), shall
include in any order issued under subsection superstructure of the vessel are manufac- collect, and make readily available to the
(a) authorizing a person to export natural tured (including all manufacturing processes public on the internet website of the Energy
gas to a nation with which there is in effect from the initial melting stage through the Information Administration, information on
a free trade agreement requiring national application of coatings for iron or steel prod- exports by vessel of natural gas and crude
treatment for trade in natural gas a condi- ucts) in the United States; and oil, including—
tion described in paragraph (1), or a condi- ‘‘(IV) the components of the vessel listed in (1) forecasts for, and data on, those exports
tion described in paragraph (6), if the United paragraph (4) are manufactured in the for the calendar year following the calendar
States Trade Representative certifies to the United States; and year in which this Act is enacted and each
Commission, in writing, that such condition ‘‘(B) with respect to the 5th calendar year calendar year thereafter; and
would violate obligations of the United following the calendar year in which this (2) forecasts for those exports for
States under such free trade agreement. subsection is enacted and each calendar year multiyear periods after the date of enact-
‘‘(8) USE OF FEDERAL INFORMATION.—In car- thereafter, if the vessel meets the require- ment of this Act, as determined appropriate
rying out paragraph (1), the Commission— ments of subparagraph (A)(ii). by the Secretary.
‘‘(A) shall use information made available ‘‘(4) COMPONENTS.—The components of a ---
by— vessel listed in this paragraph are the fol- SA 1555. Mr. WICKER submitted an
‘‘(i) the Energy Information Administra- lowing: amendment intended to be proposed by
tion; or ‘‘(A) Air circuit breakers. him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a
‘‘(ii) any other Federal agency or entity ‘‘(B) Welded shipboard anchor and mooring new Directorate for Technology and In-
the Commission determines appropriate; and chain with a diameter of four inches or less. novation in the National Science Foun-
‘‘(B) may use information made available ‘‘(C) Powered and non-powered valves in
dation, to establish a regional tech-
by a private entity only if applicable infor- Federal Supply Classes 4810 and 4820 used in
piping. nology hub program, to require a strat-
mation described in subparagraph (A) is not
‘‘(D) Machine tools in the Federal Supply egy and report on economic security,
available.’’.
(3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 3(c) Classes for metal-working machinery num- science, research, innovation, manufac-
of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b(c)) is bered 3405, 3408, 3410 through 3419, 3426, 3433, turing, and job creation, to establish a
amended by striking ‘‘or the exportation of 3438, 3441 through 3443, 3445, 3446, 3448, 3449, critical supply chain resiliency pro-
natural gas’’ and inserting ‘‘or, subject to 3460, and 3461. gram, and for other purposes; which
subsection (g), the exportation of natural ‘‘(E) Auxiliary equipment for shipboard was ordered to lie on the table; as fol-
gas’’. services, including pumps. lows:
(b) CRUDE OIL.—Section 101 of title I of di- ‘‘(F) Propulsion equipment, including en-
At the end of title IV of division C, add the
vision O of the Consolidated Appropriations gines, propulsion motors, reduction gears,
following:
Act, 2016 (42 U.S.C. 6212a) is amended— and propellers.
SEC. 3409. CHINA ECONOMIC DATA COORDINA-
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘sub- ‘‘(G) Shipboard cranes. TION CENTER.
sections (c) and (d)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- ‘‘(H) Spreaders for shipboard cranes.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com-
sections (c), (d), and (f)’’; and ‘‘(I) Rotating electrical equipment, includ- merce, in coordination with the Secretary of
(2) by adding at the end the following: ing electrical alternators and motors. the Treasury, shall establish within the Bu-
‘‘(f) TRANSPORTATION OF EXPORTS OF CRUDE ‘‘(5) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—The President reau of Economic Analysis of the Depart-
OIL ON VESSELS DOCUMENTED UNDER LAWS OF may waive the requirement under clause ment of Commerce a China Economic Data
THE UNITED STATES.— (i)(II)(bb) or clause (ii)(IV), as applicable, of Coordination Center (in this section referred
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (3)(A) with respect to a component to as the ‘‘Center’’).
paragraph (6), as a condition to export crude of a vessel if the Maritime Administrator de- (b) DUTIES.—The Center, in coordination
oil, the President shall require that a person termines that— with the heads of other relevant Federal
exporting crude oil transport the crude oil ‘‘(A) application of the requirement agencies and the private sector, shall collect
on a vessel that meets the requirements de- would— and synthesize official and unofficial Chinese
scribed in paragraph (3). ‘‘(i) result in an increase of 25 percent or economic data on developments in the Peo-
‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the require- more in the cost of the component of the ves- ple’s Republic of China’s financial markets
ment under paragraph (1) is to ensure that, sel; or and United States exposure to risks and
of all crude oil exported by vessel in a cal- ‘‘(ii) cause unreasonable delays to be in- vulnerabilities in the People’s Republic of
endar year, the following percentage is ex- curred in building or retrofitting the vessel; China’s financial system, including data on—
ported by a vessel that meets the require- or (1) baseline economic statistics such as
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‘‘(A) In each of the 7 calendar years fol- in the United States in sufficient and reason- cators of economic health;
lowing the calendar year in which this sub- ably available quantities of a satisfactory (2) national and local government debt;
section is enacted, not less than 3 percent. quality. (3) nonperforming loan amounts;
‘‘(B) In each of the 8th, 9th, and 10th cal- ‘‘(6) EXCEPTION.—The President may not, (4) the composition of shadow banking as-
endar years following the calendar year in under paragraph (1), condition the export of sets;
which this subsection is enacted, not less crude oil to a nation with which there is in (5) the composition of the People’s Repub-
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(6) bank loan interest rates; which was ordered to lie on the table; to be viewed by readers, thereby defeating
(7) United States retirement accounts tied as follows: the purpose of the conspicuous statement.
to Chinese investments; (c) AMENDMENTS TO FARA.—
On page 25, line 21, insert ‘‘, such as the ac-
(8) the People’s Republic of China’s expo- (1) DEFINITIONS.—
tivities of the Engineer Research and Devel-
sure to foreign borrowers and flows of offi- (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 of the Foreign
opment Center laboratories of the Army
cial financing for the Belt and Road Initiatve Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended
Corps of Engineers’’ after ‘‘areas’’.
and other trade-related initiatives, including (22 U.S.C. 611), is amended—
On page 239, between lines 6 and 7, insert
data from the Export-Import Bank of China, (i) by striking subsection (l);
the following:
the China Export and Credit Insurance Cor- (ii) in each of subsections (a), (d), (e), (f),
‘‘(F) Engineer Research and Development
poration (Sinosure), and the China Develop- (g), (h), (i), (k), (m), (n), and (o), by striking
Center laboratories of the Army Corps of En-
ment Bank; the semicolon at the end of the subsection
gineers;
(9) sovereign or near-sovereign loans made On page 239, line 7, strike ‘‘(F)’’ and insert and inserting a period;
by the People’s Republic of China to other ‘‘(G)’’. (iii) in subsection (c)—
countries or guaranteed by sovereign enti- On page 239, line 8, strike ‘‘(G)’’ and insert (I) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘clause (1)
ties; and ‘‘(H)’’. of this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘subpara-
(10) Chinese domestic retirement accounts On page 239, line 9, strike ‘‘(H)’’ and insert graph (A)’’;
and investments. ‘‘(I)’’. (II) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2)
(c) BRIEFINGS.—The Center shall provide to On page 239, line 10, strike ‘‘(I)’’ and insert as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively,
the appropriate congressional committees ‘‘(J)’’. and indenting appropriately; and
and the private sector on a biannual basis On page 239, line 12, strike ‘‘(J)’’ and insert (III) in the matter preceding subparagraph
briefings on implementation of the duties of ‘‘(K)’’. (A) (as so redesignated), by striking ‘‘Expect
the Center. On page 252, line 9, insert ‘‘Engineer Re- as provided in subsection (d) hereof, the’’ and
(d) REPORTS AND PUBLIC UPDATES.— search and Development Center laboratories inserting the following:
(1) REPORTS.— of the Army Corps of Engineers,’’ after ‘‘Lab- ‘‘(c) AGENT OF A FOREIGN PRINCIPAL.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Center shall submit oratories,’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The’’;
to the appropriate congressional committees On page 274, between lines 6 and 7, insert (iv) in subsection (d)—
on a quarterly basis a report in writing on the following: (I) by striking ‘‘3611’’ and inserting ‘‘3685’’;
implementation of the duties of the Center. ‘‘(ii) Engineer Research and Development (II) by striking ‘‘defined in section 1(b)
(B) MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED.—The reports Center laboratories of the Army Corps of En- hereof’’; and
required by subparagraph (A) shall include— gineers; (III) by striking ‘‘(d) The term’’ and insert-
(i) key findings, data, a description of the On page 274, line 7, strike ‘‘(ii)’’ and insert ing the following:
research and development activities of the ‘‘(iii)’’. ‘‘(2) EXCLUSIONS.—The term’’;
affiliates of United States multinational en- On page 274, line 8, strike ‘‘(iii)’’ and insert (v) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘Public’’
terprises operating in the People’s Republic ‘‘(iv)’’. and inserting ‘‘public’’;
of China, and a description of the implica- On page 274, line 11, strike ‘‘(iv)’’ and in- (vi) in subsection (k), by striking ‘‘hereof’’
tions of such activities for United States sert ‘‘(v)’’. each place it appears;
production, employment, and the economy; On page 289, line 5, insert ‘‘Engineer Re- (vii) in subsection (o), by striking ‘‘activi-
and search and Development Center laboratories ties’’ and inserting ‘‘activity’’;
(ii) a description of United States industry of the Army Corps of Engineers,’’ after ‘‘de- (viii) by redesignating subsections (e), (f),
interactions with Chinese state-owned enter- velopment centers,’’. (g), (h), (i), (k), (m), (n), (o), and (p), as sub-
prises and other state-affiliated entities and sections (d) through (m), respectively;
inbound Chinese investments. SA 1557. Mr. WICKER submitted an (ix) in each of subsections (a), (b), and (d)
(2) PUBLIC UPDATES.—The Center shall pro- amendment intended to be proposed to through (m) (as so redesignated), by insert-
vide to the public on a monthly basis up- ing a subsection heading, the text of which is
dates on implementation of the duties of the
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr.
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish comprised of the term defined in that sub-
Center. section; and
(e) RECOMMENDATIONS AND STRATEGIES.— a new Directorate for Technology and (x) by adding at the end the following:
The Secretary of the Treasury, using data Innovation in the National Science ‘‘(n) PAID PUBLICATION SUPPLEMENT.—The
collected and synthesized by the Center Foundation, to establish a regional term ‘paid publication supplement’ means
under subsection (b) and in consultation technology hub program, to require a any informational material for which an
with the Center, shall— strategy and report on economic secu- agent of a foreign principal makes a pay-
(1) develop recommendations and strate- ment to be included as a part of, inserted
rity, science, research, innovation,
gies for ways in which the United States can within, or attached to, a covered publication
respond to potential risks and exposures manufacturing, and job creation, to es-
tablish a critical supply chain resil- based in the United States.
within the People’s Republic of China’s fi- ‘‘(o) COVERED PUBLICATION.—
nancial system; and iency program, and for other purposes;
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘covered publi-
(2) submit to the appropriate congressional which was ordered to lie on the table; cation’ means any print or digital—
committees a report that contains such rec- as follows: ‘‘(A) news publication;
ommendations and strategies. At the appropriate place in title III of divi- ‘‘(B) magazine;
(f) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- sion F, insert the following: ‘‘(C) journal; or
TEES DEFINED.—In this section, the term
SEC. llll. MODIFICATION OF FARA DISCLO- ‘‘(D) informational publication.
‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ SURE REQUIREMENTS. ‘‘(2) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘covered publi-
means—
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cation’ includes any blog or social media
(1) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the
cited as the ‘‘Democracy Dies in Darkness website that displays advertisements.’’.
Committee on Financial Services, and the
Act’’. (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (i) Section 5210(4) of the Competitiveness
House of Representatives; and
Congress that— Policy Council Act (15 U.S.C. 4809(4)) is
(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations,
(1) foreign governments abuse paid supple- amended by striking ‘‘is defined’’ and all
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
ments, including paid supplements in the that follows through the period at the end of
Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Com-
form of newspaper inserts, to propagate the paragraph and inserting ‘‘has the mean-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the
disinformation to audiences in the United ing given the term in subsection (c) of sec-
Senate.
States through the information infrastruc- tion 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration
ture of the United States; Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611), subject to the ex-
SA 1556. Mr. WICKER submitted an
(2) the conspicuous statement required emptions described in section 3 of that Act
amendment intended to be proposed to under section 4(b) of the Foreign Agents Reg- (22 U.S.C. 613).’’.
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. istration Act of 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. (ii) Section 722(d) of the Communications
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish 614(b)), plays an important role in upholding Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 624(d)) is amended—
a new Directorate for Technology and the freedom of speech by— (I) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(b)(1)’’
Innovation in the National Science (A) clearly distinguishing the author of in- each place it appears; and
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technology hub program, to require a (B) making the readers of certain informa- tion 1(d) of such Act (22 U.S.C. 611(d))’’ and
tional materials aware that the informa- inserting ‘‘subsection (c)(2) of section 1 of
strategy and report on economic secu-
tional material is paid content; and that Act (22 U.S.C. 611)’’.
rity, science, research, innovation, (3) regulations in effect on the date of en- (iii) Section 304(c)(3) of the National Secu-
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- actment of this Act allow foreign principals rity Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3073a(c)(3)) is
tablish a critical supply chain resil- to place a conspicuous statement described amended by striking ‘‘(e)’’ each place it ap-
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(2) CONSPICUOUS STATEMENTS.—Section 4(b) kleptocracy, terrorism, cybercrime, nar- (iii) The category of violation identified in
of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of cotics, and transnational organized crime. each instance of a rejected Notice.
1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 614(b)), is amend- (3) Article 2 of INTERPOL’s Constitution (iv) The number of Diffusions that it can-
ed— states that the organization aims ‘‘[to] en- celled without reference to decisions by the
(A) by striking ‘‘(b) It shall’’ and inserting sure and promote the widest possible mutual CCF.
the following: assistance between all criminal police au- (v) The sources of all INTERPOL income
‘‘(b) CONSPICUOUS STATEMENTS REQUIRED.— thorities . . . in the spirit of the ‘Universal during the reporting period.
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—It shall’’; Declaration of Human Rights’ ’’. (E) Support greater transparency by the
(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in (4) Article 3 of INTERPOL’s Constitution CCF in its annual report by providing a de-
the second sentence, by striking ‘‘The Attor- states that ‘‘[i]t is strictly forbidden for the tailed account of the following information,
ney General’’ and inserting the following: Organization to undertake any intervention disaggregated by country:
‘‘(2) DEFINING CONSPICUOUS STATEMENTS.— or activities of a political, military, reli- (i) The number of admissible requests for
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the require- gious or racial character’’. correction or deletion of data received by the
ments of this paragraph, the Attorney Gen- (5) These principles provide INTERPOL CCF regarding issued Notices, Diffusions,
eral’’; and with a foundation based on respect for and other INTERPOL communications.
(C) in paragraph (2) (as so designated), by human rights and avoidance of politically (ii) The category of violation alleged in
adding at the end the following: motivated actions by the organization and each such complaint.
‘‘(B) INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS.—A con- its members. (2) Put in place procedures, as appropriate,
spicuous statement required to be placed in (6) Some INTERPOL member countries for sharing with relevant departments and
any informational material under this sub- have used INTERPOL’s databases and proc- agencies credible information of likely at-
section shall— esses, including Notice and Diffusion mecha- tempts by member countries to abuse
‘‘(i) be clearly readable; nisms and the Stolen and Lost Travel Docu- INTERPOL communications for politically
‘‘(ii) have a font color that contrasts with ment Database, for activities of a political motivated or other unlawful purposes so
the background color; and or other unlawful character and in violation that, as appropriate, action can be taken in
‘‘(iii) be placed at the top of the first page of international human rights standards, in- accordance with their respective institu-
of the informational material. cluding making requests to INTERPOL for tional mandates.
‘‘(C) PAID PUBLICATION SUPPLEMENTS.— interventions related to purported charges of
ordinary law crimes that are fabricated for SEC. 3604. REPORT ON THE ABUSE OF INTERPOL
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Any informational mate-
political or other unlawful motives. SYSTEMS.
rial that is a paid publication supplement
shall include the following disclosure as a (7) According to the Justice Manual of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days
part of the conspicuous statement required United States Department of Justice, ‘‘[i]n after the date of the enactment of this Act,
under this subsection: ‘This supplement was the United States, national law prohibits the the Attorney General, in coordination with
paid for, and prepared on behalf of, [name of arrest of the subject of a Red Notice issued the Secretary of Homeland Secretary, the
agent of foreign principal], an official publica- by another INTERPOL member country, Secretary of State, and the heads of other
tion of [name of foreign principal].’ (The blank based upon the notice alone’’ and requires relevant United States Government depart-
space being appropriately filled in). the existence of a valid extradition treaty ments or agencies shall submit to the appro-
‘‘(ii) CERTAIN COVERED PUBLICATIONS.—If a between the requesting country and the priate committees of Congress a report con-
covered publication in which any informa- United States, a valid request for provisional taining an assessment of how INTERPOL
tional material that is a paid publication arrest of the subject individual, and an ar- member countries abuse INTERPOL Red No-
supplement is published is not involved in rest warrant issued by a United States Dis- tices, Diffusions, and other INTERPOL com-
the creation of the paid publication supple- trict Court based on a complaint filed by the munications for political motives and other
ment, the disclosure required under clause United States Attorney’s Office of the sub- unlawful purposes within the past three
(i) shall include the following statement: ject jurisdiction. years.
SEC. 3603. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
‘[Name of covered publication] was not in- (b) ELEMENTS.—The report required under
volved in the creation of this supplement.’ It is the policy of the United States:
(1) To use the voice, vote, and influence of subsection (a) shall include the following ele-
(The blank space being appropriately filled ments:
in).’’. the United States, as appropriate, within
INTERPOL’s General Assembly and Execu- (1) A description of the most common tac-
--- tics employed by member countries in con-
SA 1558. Mr. WICKER submitted an tive Committee to promote the following ob-
jectives aimed at improving the trans- ducting such abuse, including the crimes
amendment intended to be proposed to most commonly alleged and the INTERPOL
parency of INTERPOL and ensuring its oper-
amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. ation consistent with its Constitution, par- communications most commonly exploited.
SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish ticularly articles 2 and 3, and Rules on the (2) An assessment of the adequacy of
a new Directorate for Technology and Processing of Data: INTERPOL mechanisms for challenging abu-
Innovation in the National Science (A) Support INTERPOL’s reforms enhanc- sive re- quests, including the Commission for
Foundation, to establish a regional ing the screening process for Notices, Diffu- the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), and
sions, and other INTERPOL communications any shortcoming the United States believes
technology hub program, to require a
to ensure they comply with INTERPOL’s should be addressed.
strategy and report on economic secu- (3) A description of any incidents in which
Constitution and Rules on the Processing of
rity, science, research, innovation, Data (RPD). the Department of Justice assesses that
manufacturing, and job creation, to es- (B) Support and strengthen INTERPOL’s United States courts and executive depart-
tablish a critical supply chain resil- coordination with the Commission for Con- ments or agencies have relied on INTERPOL
iency program, and for other purposes; trol of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) in cases in communications in contravention of existing
which was ordered to lie on the table; which INTERPOL or the CCF has determined law or policy to seek the detention of indi-
as follows: that a member country issued a Notice, Dif- viduals or render judgments concerning their
fusion, or other INTERPOL communication immigration status or requests for asylum,
At the end of division C of the amendment,
against an individual in violation of articles with holding of removal, or convention
add the following:
2 or 3 of the INTERPOL Constitution, or the against torture claims and any measures the
TITLE VI—TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION RPD, to prohibit such member country from Department of Justice or other executive de-
ACCOUNTABILITY AND PREVENTION seeking the publication or issuance of any partments or agencies took in response to
SECTION 3601. SHORT TITLE. subsequent Notices, Diffusions, or other these incidents.
This title may be cited as the INTERPOL communication against the same (4) A description of how the United States
‘‘Transnational Repression Accountability individual based on the same set of claims or monitors and responds to likely instances of
and Prevention Act of 2021’’ or as the ‘‘TRAP facts. abuse of INTERPOL communications by
Act of 2021’’. (C) Support candidates for positions within member countries that could affect the in-
SEC. 3602. FINDINGS. INTERPOL’s structures, including the Presi- terests of the United States, including citi-
Congress makes the following findings: dency, Executive Committee, General Secre- zens and nationals of the United States, em-
(1) The International Criminal Police Or- tariat, and CCF who have demonstrated ex- ployees of the United States Government,
ganization (INTERPOL) works to prevent perience relating to and respect for the rule aliens lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
and fight crime through enhanced coopera- of law. dence in the United States, aliens who are
tion and innovation on police and security (D) Seek to require INTERPOL in its an- lawfully present in the United States, or

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matters, including kleptocracy, counterter- nual report to provide a detailed account of aliens with pending asylum, withholding of
rorism, cybercrime, counternarcotics, and the following information, disaggregated by removal, or convention against torture
transnational organized crime. member country or entity: claims, though they may be unlawfully
(2) United States membership and partici- (i) The number of Notice requests, present in the United States.
pation in INTERPOL advances the national disaggregated by color, that it received. (5) A description of what actions the
security and law enforcement interests of (ii) The number of Notice requests, United States takes in response to credible
the United States related to combating disaggregated by color, that it rejected. information it receives concerning likely

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abuse of INTERPOL communications tar- international law enforcement tools, such as (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The
geting employees of the United States Gov- INTERPOL communications, for politically- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has
ernment for activities they undertook in an motivated reprisal against specific individ- the meaning given the term in section 101 of
official capacity. uals located in other countries.’’; and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
(6) A description of United States advocacy (2) in section 502B (22 U.S.C. 2304)— 1001).
for reform and good governance within (A) by redesignating the second subsection (6) MBDA CENTER.—The term ‘‘MBDA cen-
INTERPOL. (i) (relating to child marriage status) as sub- ter’’ means any business center established
(7) A strategy for improving interagency section (j); and by the Agency.
coordination to identify and address in- (B) by adding at the end the following new (7) MBDC AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘MBDC
stances of INTERPOL abuse that affect the subsection: agreement’’ means a collaborative agree-
interests of the United States, including ‘‘(k) POLITICALLY MOTIVATED REPRISAL ment entered into between the Agency and
international respect for human rights and AGAINST INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE THE COUN- an eligible entity under subsection (b)(2)(B).
fundamental freedoms, citizens and nation- TRY.—The report required by subsection (b) (8) MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.—The
als of the United States, employees of the shall include examples from credible report- term ‘‘minority business enterprise’’ has the
United States Government, aliens lawfully ing of likely attempts by countries to misuse meaning given the term in section 1108(a) of
admitted for permanent residence in the international law enforcement tools, such as the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9007(a)).
United States, aliens who are lawfully INTERPOL communications, for politically (9) RURAL AREA.—The term ‘‘rural area’’
present in the United States, or aliens with motivated reprisal against specific individ- means an area located outside a metropoli-
pending asylum, withholding of removal, or uals located in other countries.’’. tan statistical area (as designated by the Of-
convention against torture claims, though SEC. 3607. DEFINITIONS. fice of Management and Budget).
they may be unlawfully present in the (10) RURAL BUSINESS CENTER.—The term
In this title:
United States. ‘‘rural business center’’ means an MBDA
(1) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CON-
(8) An estimate of the costs involved in es- center with the functions described in sub-
GRESS.—The term ‘‘appropriate committees
tablishing such improvements. section (b)(3).
of Congress’’ means—
(c) FORM OF REPORT.—Each report required (11) RURAL MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations,
by subsection (a) shall be submitted in un- PRISE.—The term ‘‘rural minority business
the Committee on Appropriations, and the
classified form and be published in the Fed- enterprise’’ means a minority business enter-
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
eral Register, but may include a classified prise located in a rural area.
and (b) BUSINESS CENTERS.—
annex, as appropriate. (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Agency may establish
(d) BRIEFING.—Not later than 180 days after Committee on Appropriations, and the Com- not more than 10 rural business centers.
the submission of the report in subsection mittee on the Judiciary of the House of Rep- (2) PARTNERSHIP.—
(a), and every 180 days after for two years, resentatives. (A) IN GENERAL.—The agency shall estab-
the Department of Justice, in coordination (2) INTERPOL COMMUNICATIONS.—The term lish each rural business center in partnership
with the Department of Homeland Secretary, ‘‘INTERPOL communications’’ means any with an eligible entity in accordance with
the Department of State, and the heads of INTERPOL Notice or Diffusion or any entry subparagraph (B).
other relevant United States Government de- into any INTERPOL database or other com- (B) MBDC AGREEMENT.—
partments and agencies shall brief the appro- munications system maintained by (i) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each rural
priate committees of Congress on recent in- INTERPOL. business center established by the Agency,
stances of INTERPOL abuse by member --- the Agency shall enter into a collaborative
countries and United States efforts to iden- SA 1559. Mr. WICKER submitted an agreement with an eligible entity that pro-
tify and challenge such abuse, including ef- amendment intended to be proposed by vides that—
forts to promote reform and good governance (I) the eligible entity shall provide space,
him to the bill S. 1260, to establish a
within INTERPOL. facilities, and staffing for the rural business
SEC. 3605. PROHIBITION ON DENIAL OF SERV-
new Directorate for Technology and In-
novation in the National Science Foun- center;
ICES. (II) the Agency shall provide funding for,
(a) ARRESTS.—No United States Govern- dation, to establish a regional tech- and oversight with respect to, the rural busi-
ment department or agency may arrest an nology hub program, to require a strat- ness center; and
individual for the purpose of extradition who egy and report on economic security, (III) subject to clause (ii), the eligible enti-
is the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice or science, research, innovation, manufac- ty shall match 20 percent of the amount of
Diffusion issued by another INTERPOL turing, and job creation, to establish a the funding provided by the Agency under
member country, based solely upon the critical supply chain resiliency pro- subclause (II), which may be calculated to
INTERPOL communication without— include the costs of providing the space, fa-
gram, and for other purposes; which
(1) prior verification of the individual’s eli- cilities, and staffing under subclause (I).
gibility for extradition under a valid bilat- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol-
(ii) LOWER MATCH REQUIREMENT.—Based on
eral extradition treaty for the specified lows: the available resources of an eligible entity,
crime or crimes; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- the Agency may enter into a collaborative
(2) receipt of a valid request for provisional lowing: agreement with the eligible entity that pro-
arrest from the requesting country; and SEC. lll. REACHING AMERICA’S RURAL MINOR- vides that the eligible entity shall match
(3) the issuance of an arrest warrant in ITY BUSINESSES. less than 20 percent of the amount of the
compliance with section 3184 of title 18, (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: funding provided by the Agency under clause
United States Code. (1) AGENCY.—The term ‘‘Agency’’ means (i)(II).
(b) REMOVAL AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS.— the Minority Business Development Agency (C) TERM.—The term of an MBDC agree-
No United States Government department or of the Department of Commerce. ment shall be 5 years.
agency may make use of any INTERPOL No- (2) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (D) RENEWAL.—The Agency and an eligible
tice, Diffusion, or other INTERPOL commu- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional entity may agree to extend the term of an
nication, or the information contained there- committees’’ means— MBDC agreement with respect to a rural
in, published on behalf of another (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, business center for an additional 5 years.
INTERPOL member country as the sole basis and Transportation of the Senate; (3) FUNCTIONS.—A rural business center
to detain or otherwise deprive an individual (B) the Committee on Small Business and shall—
of freedom, to remove an individual from the Entrepreneurship of the Senate; (A) primarily serve clients that are—
United States, or to deny a visa, asylum, (C) the Committee on Energy and Com- (i) rural minority business enterprises; or
citizenship, other immigration status, or merce of the House of Representatives; and (ii) minority business enterprises that are
participation in any trusted traveler pro- (D) the Committee on Small Business of located more than 50 miles from an MBDA
gram of the Transportation Security Admin- the House of Representatives. center (other than that rural business cen-
istration, without independent credible evi- (3) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible ter);
dence supporting such a determination. entity’’ means— (B) focus on issues relating to—
SEC. 3606. ANNUAL COUNTRY REPORTS ON (A) a historically Black college or univer- (i) the adoption of broadband internet ac-
HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES. sity; or cess service (as defined in section 8.1(b) of
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is (B) a consortium of institutions of higher title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any
amended— education that is led by a historically Black successor regulation), digital literacy skills,

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(1) in section 116 (22 U.S.C. 2151n), by add- college or university. and e-commerce by rural minority business
ing at the end the following new subsection: (4) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- enterprises;
‘‘(h) POLITICALLY MOTIVATED REPRISAL VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- (ii) advanced manufacturing;
AGAINST INDIVIDUALS OUTSIDE THE COUN- lege or university’’ has the meaning given (iii) the promotion of manufacturing in the
TRY.—The report required by subsection (d) the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 322 United States;
shall include examples from credible report- of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (iv) ways in which rural minority business
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chain of critical supplies and essential goods (B) recommendations on the ways in which (C) $2,000,000,000 for Navy private repair
and services for the United States; minority business enterprises can meet gaps shipyard facilities, dock, dry dock, capital
(v) improving the connectivity of rural mi- in the supply chain of the United States. equipment improvements, and dredging ef-
nority business enterprises through trans- forts needed by such shipyards.
portation and logistics; SA 1560. Mr. WICKER (for himself, (D) $350,000,000 for Coast Guard Yard facili-
(vi) promoting trade and export opportuni- Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. HYDE-SMITH, Ms. ties, dock, dry dock, capital equipment im-
ties by rural minority business enterprises; COLLINS, Mr. KING, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, provements, and dredging efforts needed by
(vii) securing financial capital; and and Mr. COTTON) submitted an amend- the shipyard.
(viii) facilitating entrepreneurship in rural ment intended to be proposed to (3) USE OF FUNDS FOR PROCUREMENT OF CER-
areas; and amendment SA 1502 proposed by Mr. TAIN SERVICES.—Notwithstanding any provi-
(C) provide education, training, and tech- SCHUMER to the bill S. 1260, to establish sion of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50
nical assistance to minority business enter- U.S.C. 4501 et seq.), amounts appropriated
a new Directorate for Technology and under subsection (a) may be used for the pro-
prises.
(4) APPLICATIONS.— Innovation in the National Science curement of architect-engineer and con-
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days Foundation, to establish a regional struction services at Navy public shipyards.
after the date of enactment of this Act, the technology hub program, to require a (4) PROJECTS IN ADDITION TO OTHER CON-
Agency shall issue a request for applications strategy and report on economic secu- STRUCTION PROJECTS.—Construction projects
from eligible entities that desire to enter rity, science, research, innovation, undertaken using amounts appropriated
into MBDC agreements with the Agency. manufacturing, and job creation, to es- under subsection (a) shall be in addition to
(B) CRITERIA AND PRIORITY.—In selecting an tablish a critical supply chain resil- and separate from any military construction
eligible entity with which to enter into an iency program, and for other purposes; program authorized by any Act to authorize
MBDC agreement, the Agency shall— which was ordered to lie on the table; appropriations for a fiscal year for military
(i) select an eligible entity that dem- activities of the Department of Defense and
as follows: for military construction.
onstrates—
(I) the ability to collaborate with govern- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
mental and private sector entities to lever- lowing: (1) COAST GUARD YARD.—The term ‘‘Coast
SEC. ll. NAVY AND COAST GUARD SHIPYARD IN- Guard Yard’’ means the Coast Guard Yard in
age capabilities of minority business enter-
FRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT. Baltimore, Maryland.
prises through public-private partnerships;
(a) APPROPRIATION.— (2) NAVY PUBLIC SHIPYARD.—The term
(II) the research and extension capacity to
(1) IN GENERAL.—Out of any money in the ‘‘Navy public shipyard’’ means the following:
support minority business enterprises;
Treasury of the United States not otherwise (A) The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia.
(III) knowledge of the community that the
appropriated, there is appropriated, as an ad- (B) The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Ha-
eligible entity serves and the ability to con-
ditional amount for ‘‘Defense Production Act waii.
duct effective outreach to that community
Purchases’’, $25,350,000,000, to remain avail- (C) The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,
to advance the goals of a rural business cen- able until expended, to improve, in accord-
ter; Maine.
ance with subsection (b) and using the au- (D) The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
(IV) the ability to provide innovative busi- thority provided by section 303(e) of the De-
ness solutions, including access to con- Washington.
fense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.
tracting opportunities, markets, and capital; (3) NAVY PRIVATE NEW CONSTRUCTION SHIP-
4533(e)), the Navy and Coast Guard shipyard
(V) the ability to provide services that ad- YARD.—The term ‘‘Navy private new con-
infrastructure of the United States.
vance the development of science, tech- struction shipyard’’—
(2) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Amounts
nology, engineering, and math jobs within (A) means any shipyard in which one or
appropriated under paragraph (1) shall sup-
minority business enterprises; more combatant or support vessels included
plement and not supplant other amounts ap-
(VI) the ability to leverage resources from in the most recent plan submitted under sec-
propriated or otherwise made available for
within the eligible entity to advance a rural tion 231 of title 10, United States Code, are
the purpose described in paragraph (1).
business center; being built or are planned to be built; and
(3) WAIVER OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS.—Dur-
(VII) that the mission of the eligible entity (B) includes vendors and suppliers of the
ing the 20-year period beginning on the date
aligns with the mission of the Agency; and shipyard building or planning to build a com-
of the enactment of this Act, the following
(VIII) the ability to leverage relationships batant or support vessel.
requirements of the Defense Production Act
with rural minority business enterprises; and (4) NAVY PRIVATE REPAIR SHIPYARD.—The
of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) shall not apply
(ii) give priority to an eligible entity lo- term ‘‘Navy private repair shipyard’’—
to amounts appropriated under paragraph
cated in a State or region that lacks an (A) means any shipyard that performs or is
(1):
MBDA center, as of the date of enactment of planned to perform maintenance or mod-
(A) The requirement for a determination of
this Act. ernization work on a combatant or support
the President under section 303(e)(1) of that
(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— vessel included in the most recent plan sub-
Act (50 U.S.C. 4533(e)(1)).
There are authorized to be appropriated to mitted under section 231 of title 10, United
(B) The requirement under section 304(e) of
the Agency to establish rural business cen- States Code; and
that Act (50 U.S.C. 4534(e)) that amounts in
ters under this subsection $10,000,000 for each (B) includes vendors and suppliers of the
the Defense Production Act Fund in excess
of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. shipyard performing or planning to perform
of the amount specified in that subsection be
maintenance or modernization work on a
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 paid into the general fund of the Treasury at
combatant or support vessel.
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the end of a fiscal year.
the Agency shall submit to the appropriate (4) EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.—The amount SA 1561. Ms. COLLINS (for herself
congressional committees a report that in- appropriated under paragraph (1) is des-
and Mr. WICKER) submitted an amend-
ignated by the Congress as being for an
cludes— ment intended to be proposed by her to
emergency requirement pursuant to section
(1) a summary of the efforts of the Agency the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di-
251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and
to provide services to minority business en- rectorate for Technology and Innova-
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2
terprises located in States that lack an tion in the National Science Founda-
U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)).
MBDA center, as of the date of enactment of (b) USE OF FUNDS.— tion, to establish a regional technology
this Act, and especially in those States that (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable
have significant minority populations; and hub program, to require a strategy and
after the date of the enactment of this Act, report on economic security, science,
(2) recommendations for extending the out- the Secretary of Defense shall make the
reach of the Agency to underserved areas. research, innovation, manufacturing,
amounts appropriated under subsection (a)
(d) STUDY AND REPORT.— directly available to the Secretary of the
and job creation, to establish a critical
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Agency, in coordina- Navy and the Secretary of Homeland Secu- supply chain resiliency program, and
tion with the Administrator of the Small rity for obligation and expenditure in ac- for other purposes; which was ordered
Business Administration, shall conduct a cordance with paragraph (2). to lie on the table; as follows:
study on the ways in which minority busi- (2) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—The amounts In section 3224(10), strike subparagraphs
ness enterprises can meet gaps in the supply appropriated under subsection (a) shall be al- (C) through (F) and insert the following:
chain of the United States, with a particular located as follows: (C) building and maintaining a United
focus on the supply chain of advanced manu- (A) $21,000,000,000 for Navy public shipyard States naval fleet of not fewer than 355 bat-

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facturing and essential goods and services. facilities, dock, dry dock, capital equipment tle force ships—
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after improvements, and dredging efforts needed (i) to rival the People’s Liberation Army
the date of enactment of this Act, the Agen- by such shipyards. Navy’s larger fleet; and
cy shall submit to Congress a report that in- (B) $2,000,000,000 for Navy private new con- (ii) to ensure the United States Navy can
cludes— struction shipyard facilities, dock, dry dock, continue to maintain freedom of navigation
(A) the results of the study conducted capital equipment improvements, and dredg- and defend United States security and eco-
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(D) adopting a more dispersed force posture Sec. 71022. Improvement of anti-counter- Sec. 74040. Dioxosilane spherical particles
throughout the region, particularly the feiting measures. (mean particle size 0.046–0.054
Western Pacific, and pursuing maximum ac- Sec. 71023. Reports on chicken, beef, and mm).
cess for United States mobile and other meat imports. Sec. 74041. Silica gel cat litter.
relocatable launchers for long-range cruise, Subtitle D—Ensuring a Level Playing Field Sec. 74042. Sulfuryl dichloride.
ballistic, and hypersonic weapons through- Sec. 74043. FS-10D acicular
Sec. 71031. Report on manner and extent to
out the Indo-Pacific region; electroconductive tin oxide.
which the Government of the
(E) fielding long-range, precision-strike Sec. 74044. Certain potassium fluoride.
People’s Republic of China ex-
networks to United States and allied forces, Sec. 74045. Other potassium fluoride.
ploits Hong Kong to circumvent Sec. 74046. LiPF6.
including ground-launched cruise missiles,
United States laws and protec- Sec. 74047. LiPO2F2.
undersea and naval capabilities, and inte-
tions. Sec. 74048. Ammonium fluoroborate.
grated air and missile defense in the First Is-
Sec. 71032. Assessment of overcapacity of in- Sec. 74049. Sodium tetrafluoroborate.
land Chain and the Second Island Chain, in
dustries in the People’s Repub- Sec. 74050. Ferric chloride.
order to deter and prevent PRC coercion and
lic of China. Sec. 74051. Ferrous chloride.
aggression, and to maximize the United
States ability to operate; TITLE II—ENSURING RESILIENCY IN Sec. 74052. Cupric chloride dihydrate.
(F) strengthening extended deterrence to CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS Sec. 74053. Copper chloride anhydrous.
ensure that escalation against key United Sec. 72001. Facilitating trade in essential Sec. 74054. Manganese chloride anhydrous.
States interests would be costly, risky, and supplies. Sec. 74055. Manganese chloride tetrahydrate.
self-defeating; and Sec. 72002. Supply chain database and tool- Sec. 74056. Reducing agent.
(G) collaborating with allies and partners kit. Sec. 74057. Manganese carbonate.
to accelerate their roles in more equitably Sec. 74058. Potassium tetraborate.
TITLE III—IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY
sharing the burdens of mutual defense, in- Sec. 74059. Potassium pentaborate.
AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRADE PRO-
cluding through the acquisition and fielding Sec. 74060. Ammonium thiocyanate.
GRAMS AND OVERSIGHT AND AC-
of advanced capabilities and training that Sec. 74061. Modified amine complex of boron
COUNTABILITY OF TRADE AGENCIES
will better enable them to repel PRC aggres- trifluoride.
Sec. 73001. Process for exclusion of articles Sec. 74062. Trichlorosilane.
sion or coercion; and
--- from duties under section 301 of Sec. 74063. 1,3-Dichloropropene.
SA 1562. Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Mr. the Trade Act of 1974. Sec. 74064. Hexafluoroisobutylene (HFIB).
Sec. 73002. Enhanced congressional oversight Sec. 74065. 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-
GRASSLEY, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. BARRASSO,
of the United States Trade Rep- Tridecafluoro-8-iodooctane.
Mr. BURR, Mr. DAINES, Mr. YOUNG, Mr. resentative and the Department Sec. 74066. Ethyl benzyl chloride.
CASSIDY, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. of Commerce. Sec. 74067. Perfluoroalkyl sulfonate.
LANKFORD) submitted an amendment Sec. 73003. Establishment of Inspector Gen- Sec. 74068. D-Mannitol.
intended to be proposed to amendment eral of the Office of the United Sec. 74069. 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
SA 1502 proposed by Mr. SCHUMER to States Trade Representative. Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol.
the bill S. 1260, to establish a new Di- Sec. 73004. Authority of U.S. Customs and Sec. 74070. Phenyl isopropanol.
rectorate for Technology and Innova- Border Protection to consoli- Sec. 74071. Hydroxytyrosol.
date, modify, or reorganize cus- Sec. 74072. 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene.
tion in the National Science Founda-
toms revenue functions. Sec. 74073. Antioxidant for plastics and rub-
tion, to establish a regional technology Sec. 73005. Protection from public disclosure ber.
hub program, to require a strategy and of personally identifiable infor- Sec. 74074. Toluhydroquinone (THQ).
report on economic security, science, mation contained in manifests. Sec. 74075. 1,1,1-Tris(4-
research, innovation, manufacturing, Sec. 73006. Sense of Congress on leadership hydroxyphenyl)ethane.
and job creation, to establish a critical at World Trade Organization. Sec. 74076. mPEG6-mesylate.
supply chain resiliency program, and TITLE IV—PROMOTING AMERICAN Sec. 74077. Monoethylene glycol dimethyl
for other purposes; which was ordered COMPETITIVENESS ether.
Sec. 74078. Diethylene glycol dimethyl
to lie on the table; as follows: Subtitle A—Reauthorization and Reform of
ether.
DIVISION G—TRADE ACT OF 2021 Generalized System of Preferences
Sec. 74079. Diethylene glycol dibutyl ether.
SEC. 70001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Sec. 74001. Modification of eligibility cri- Sec. 74080. Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be teria for beneficiary developing ether.
cited as the ‘‘Trade Act of 2021’’. countries. Sec. 74081. Glycol diether.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 74002. Supplemental reviews and report- Sec. 74082. Diglycidyl resorcinol ether.
tents for this division is as follows: ing. Sec. 74083. Allyl glycidyl ether.
Sec. 70001. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 74003. Extension of Generalized System Sec. 74084. Vinylcyclohexane monoxide.
Sec. 70002. Appropriate congressional com- of Preferences. Sec. 74085. Technical grade of butyl glycidyl
mittees defined. Subtitle B—Temporary Duty Suspensions ether.
TITLE I—TRADING CONSISTENT WITH and Reductions Sec. 74086. Aliphatic glycidyl ether.
AMERICAN VALUES Sec. 74011. Reference. Sec. 74087. Diglycidyl ether of 1,4-
Subtitle A—Preventing Importation of butanediol.
PART I—NEW DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND Sec. 74088. Technical grade of the glycidyl
Goods Produced by Forced Labor REDUCTIONS ether of cyclohexane
Sec. 71001. Investigations of allegations of Sec. 74021. Shelled pine nuts. dimethanol.
goods produced by forced labor. Sec. 74022. Licorice extract. Sec. 74089. Glycidyl ester of neodecanoic
Sec. 71002. Seafood Import Monitoring Pro- Sec. 74023. Refined Carrageenan. acid.
gram. Sec. 74024. Irish dairy chocolate crumb. Sec. 74090. Cumaldehyde.
Subtitle B—Addressing Censorship and Sec. 74025. Pepperoncini, preserved in vin- Sec. 74091. Cyprinal.
Barriers to Digital Trade egar. Sec. 74092. Sodium o-
Sec. 71011. Censorship as a trade barrier. Sec. 74026. Coconut water in PET bottles. formylbenzenesulfonate.
Sec. 71012. Investigation of censorship and Sec. 74027. 9,11-Octadecadienoic acid. Sec. 74093. Acetylacetone.
barriers to digital trade. Sec. 74028. Liquid galacto-oligosaccharides. Sec. 74094. Acetyl propionyl.
Sec. 71013. Expedited investigation of dis- Sec. 74029. Beverage containing coconut Sec. 74095. Alpha ionone.
criminatory digital trade meas- water. Sec. 74096. 2,3,4,5 Tetramethylcyclopent-2-
ures proposed by major trading Sec. 74030. Animal feed additive containing enone.
partners of the United States. guanidinoacetic acid. Sec. 74097. Menthone.
Sec. 71014. Designation of official respon- Sec. 74031. Tungsten concentrate. Sec. 74098. L-Carvone.
sible for monitoring unfair Sec. 74032. Piperylene. Sec. 74099. Benzoin.
trade practices of suppliers of Sec. 74033. Normal paraffin M (alkanes C10– Sec. 74100. Methyl cyclopentenolone.
information and communica- C14). Sec. 74101. 2,4-Dihydroxy-1,5-
tions equipment. Sec. 74034. Neodymium (Nd) metal. dibenzoylbenzene.

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Sec. 71015. Negotiation of digital trade Sec. 74035. Praseodymium (Pr) metal. Sec. 74102. Difluorobenzophenone (DFBP).
agreements. Sec. 74036. Heavy rare earth metals, dyspro- Sec. 74103. PTMI.
Subtitle C—Protecting Innovators and sium (Dy) metal and terbium Sec. 74104. Metrafenone.
Consumers (Tb) metal. Sec. 74105. Hexachloroacetone.
Sec. 71021. Technical and legal support for Sec. 74037. Scandium crystal. Sec. 74106. Fire suppression agent.
addressing intellectual prop- Sec. 74038. Hexafluorotitanic acid. Sec. 74107. D(+)-10-Camphor sulfonic acid.
erty rights infringement cases. Sec. 74039. Silica gel cat litter with tray. Sec. 74108. Benzyl acetate.

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Sec. 74109. Propylene glycol diacetate. Sec. 74186. Zinc glycinate complex. Sec. 74253. Octlytriethoxysilane.
Sec. 74110. Isopropenyl acetate. Sec. 74187. Manganese glycinate complex. Sec. 74254. Amino-propyl-triethoxysilane.
Sec. 74111. Diacetin. Sec. 74188. Iron sodium EDDHA. Sec. 74255. Methyltris(sec-
Sec. 74112. Cocoamine. Sec. 74189. DMF-DMA. butylamino)silane.
Sec. 74113. Caprylic acid 98%. Sec. 74190. Mixtures of DMSO and tetrabutyl Sec. 74256. Methyltris(methy
Sec. 74114. Fine zinc myristate powder. ammonium fluoride. lethylketoximino)silane (MOS).
Sec. 74115. Fine magnesium myristate pow- Sec. 74191. Betaine. Sec. 74257. Heptamethyltrisiloxane.
der. Sec. 74192. Prolonium chloride in aqueous Sec. 74258. Tetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 74116. Dipentaerythrityl solution. Sec. 74259. Dimethylchlorosilane.
hexahydroxystearate/ Sec. 74193. N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Sec. 74260. Dichloromethylsilane.
hexastearate/hexarosinate. Sec. 74194. N,N-Dimethylformamide. Sec. 74261. Tris(TFP)-methylcyclo-
Sec. 74117. Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate. Sec. 74195. DAAM. trisiloxane DR.
Sec. 74118. Neopentyl glycol Sec. 74196. L-Alanyl L-glutamine. Sec. 74262. Tetravinyltetramethyl
diethylhexanoate. Sec. 74197. Granular acrylamido-tert-butyl cyclotetrasiloxane.
Sec. 74119. Isononyl isononate. sulfonic acid (ATBS). Sec. 74263. Divinyltetramethyldisiloxane.
Sec. 74120. Acetyl chloride. Sec. 74198. Glycyl-L-glutamine hydrate. Sec. 74264. Input for plant protection agent.
Sec. 74121. Potassium sorbate. Sec. 74199. Noviflumuron. Sec. 74265. Strawberry furanone.
Sec. 74122. Vinyl chloroformate. Sec. 74200. Propanil technical. Sec. 74266. Emamectin benzoate.
Sec. 74123. Permethrin. Sec. 74201. Hexaflumuron. Sec. 74267. Gibberellic acid.
Sec. 74124. Sodium benzoate. Sec. 74202. Stabilizer for plastics and rubber. Sec. 74268. Rose oxide.
Sec. 74125. Benzoic acid, flake. Sec. 74203. 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3- Sec. 74269. Vinylene carbonate.
Sec. 74126. Diethylene glycol dibenzoate. dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 74270. Kasugamycin technical.
Sec. 74127. Methyl benzoate. Sec. 74204. Glycyl-L-tyrosine dihydrate. Sec. 74271. 2H-Cyclododeca[b]pyran.
Sec. 74128. M-Nitrobenzoic acid sodium salt. Sec. 74205. L-Alanyl-L-tyrosine. Sec. 74272. Bixafen.
Sec. 74129. p-Nitrobenzoic acid. Sec. 74206. Enzalutamide ITS-2. Sec. 74273. Fluxapyroxad.
Sec. 74130. 4-tert Butylbenzoic acid. Sec. 74207. 4-Bromo-2-fluoro-N- Sec. 74274. 3,5 Dimethylpyrazole.
Sec. 74131. Sodium adipate. methylbenzamide. Sec. 74275. Pyraclonil.
Sec. 74132. Dimethyl sebacate (DMS). Sec. 74208. N-Boc-1- Sec. 74276. Imidazolidinyl urea.
Sec. 74133. Dodecanedioic acid. aminocyclobutanecarboxylic Sec. 74277. Allantoin.
Sec. 74134. Polyhydroxystearic acid of low acid. Sec. 74278. Emulsifiable concentrate of
acid value. Sec. 74209. N′-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-3-hy- Imazalil fungicide.
Sec. 74135. Undecanedioic acid. droxy-2-naphthohydrazide Sec. 74279. Technical cyazofamid fungicide.
Sec. 74136. Hexadecanedioic acid. (BMH) (oil treated). Sec. 74280. Imazalil sulfate.
Sec. 74137. Tetradecanedioic acid. Sec. 74210. Guanidine sulfamate. Sec. 74281. 1,2-Dimethylimidazole.
Sec. 74138. Pentadecanedioic acid. Sec. 74211. Liquid, blocked cycloaliphatic Sec. 74282. 2-Methylimidazole flakes.
Sec. 74139. Tridecanedioic acid. diamine used as crosslinker for Sec. 74283. Diazolidinyl urea.
Sec. 74140. Methyl 1-(methoxycar- polyisocyanate resins. Sec. 74284. 1-(2-Aminoethyl)imidazolidin-2-
bonyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate Sec. 74212. 3,4-Difluorobenzonitrile. one (AEEU).
(CPDM). Sec. 74213. 2-Amino-5-cyano-N,3- Sec. 74285. Zinc pyrithione.
Sec. 74141. Calcium HHPA. dimethylbenzamide. Sec. 74286. Technical Pyriofenone fungicide.
Sec. 74142. Diethyl phthalate. Sec. 74214. TFMPA. Sec. 74287. Picoxystrobin.
Sec. 74143. Ammonium lactate. Sec. 74215. Dimethyl 2,2′-Azobisisobutyrate. Sec. 74288. Triclopyr BEE.
Sec. 74144. Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3- Sec. 74216. Antioxidant/metal deactivator. Sec. 74289. Imazapyr.
tricarboxylate. Sec. 74217. Benzyl carbazate. Sec. 74290. Tetraniliprole.
Sec. 74145. Diisostearyl malate. Sec. 74218. Benzene-1,3-dicarbohydrazide. Sec. 74291. Cyantraniliprole.
Sec. 74146. Salicylic acid. Sec. 74219. Input for resins, coatings, and Sec. 74292. Chlorantraniliprole.
Sec. 74147. Hexyl salicylate. other products. Sec. 74293. Chlorpyrifos.
Sec. 74148. Alpha-ketogluteric acid. Sec. 74220. Aldicarb. Sec. 74294. Technical Cyclaniliprole insecti-
Sec. 74149. MCPB herbicide. Sec. 74221. Flubendiamide. cide.
Sec. 74150. 2,4-D Butoxyethylester. Sec. 74222. Benzobicyclon. Sec. 74295. Regorafenib.
Sec. 74151. 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic Sec. 74223. Diphenylsulfone (DPS). Sec. 74296. N-Butyl-TAD.
acid. Sec. 74224. Phenolic antioxidant. Sec. 74297. Hindered amine light stabilizer
Sec. 74152. Diglycolic acid 98%. Sec. 74225. Phenolic antioxidant and heat and phenolic antioxidant.
Sec. 74153. Tri-iso-butyl phosphate (TiBP). stabilizer. Sec. 74298. 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO.
Sec. 74154. Trimethylphosphite. Sec. 74226. Phenylchlorothioformate Sec. 74299. 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-ol
Sec. 74155. Organic phosphite. (PTCFM). (TMP).
Sec. 74156. Diethyl sulfate. Sec. 74227. Methylene bis thiocyanate. Sec. 74300. 5-Bromo-2-(3-chloropyridin-2-
Sec. 74157. Diethyl carbonate. Sec. 74228. Oxamyl. yl)pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid.
Sec. 74158. Ethyl methyl carbonate. Sec. 74229. L-Cystine. Sec. 74301. 2-Chloro-5-
Sec. 74159. Tetradecoxycarbonyloxy Sec. 74230. L-Cysteine. (trifluoromethyl)pyridine.
tetradecyl carbonate. Sec. 74231. N,N′-Bis-L-alanyl-L-cystine. Sec. 74302. Picarbutrox.
Sec. 74160. Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate. Sec. 74232. Lubricant additive. Sec. 74303. 5-amino-3-(trifluromethyl)
Sec. 74161. Tetraethyl silicate. Sec. 74233. Sodium benzenesulfinate. picolinonitrile (T3630).
Sec. 74162. tert-Octylamine. Sec. 74234. Thio-ether based co-stabilizer for Sec. 74304. Dextromethorphan
Sec. 74163. Octadecylamine. plastics. hydrobromide.
Sec. 74164. N′-(3-Aminopropyl)-N′- Sec. 74235. L-Cysteine hydrate hydro- Sec. 74305. Ipflufenoquin.
dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine. chloride. Sec. 74306. THQ.
Sec. 74165. 1,10-Diaminodecane. Sec. 74236. Dimercaprol. Sec. 74307. Pyrithiobac sodium.
Sec. 74166. 1,5-Pentanediamine. Sec. 74237. Monoammonium salt of Sec. 74308. Larotrectinib sulfate.
Sec. 74167. Dicyclohexylamine. glyphosate. Sec. 74309. Ibrutinib.
Sec. 74168. Amantadine hydrochloride 99%. Sec. 74238. THPC. Sec. 74310. Orthosulfamuron.
Sec. 74169. N,N-Dimethylaniline. Sec. 74239. Flame retardant for textiles. Sec. 74311. 5-Bromopyrimidine.
Sec. 74170. Paranitroaniline (PNA). Sec. 74240. Glyphosate. Sec. 74312. Butylthion.
Sec. 74171. Dicloran. Sec. 74241. Ethephon. Sec. 74313. P-1062.
Sec. 74172. N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine. Sec. 74242. Benzene phosphinic acid. Sec. 74314. Carfentrazone Technical.
Sec. 74173. Pendimethalin technical. Sec. 74243. HEDP. Sec. 74315. UV absorber 928.
Sec. 74174. Benzyldimethylamine. Sec. 74244. Trimethylchlorosilane. Sec. 74316. UV absorber for industrial coat-
Sec. 74175. Diphenyl diphenylene diamine. Sec. 74245. Chloro-(chloromethyl)- ings.
Sec. 74176. Curative for epoxy resin systems. dimethylsilane. Sec. 74317. Uniconazole-P.
Sec. 74177. TFMB. Sec. 74246. Silicone for electronics cleaners. Sec. 74318. VcMMAE.
Sec. 74178. S-N-Alkyl-anilin. Sec. 74247. Silicon carrier fluid for active lo- Sec. 74319. UVA 360.

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Sec. 74179. p-Cresidine. tions, creams. Sec. 74320. Trofinetide.
Sec. 74180. Iminodiacetic acid. Sec. 74248. Vinyltrimethoxysilane. Sec. 74321. Flurazole.
Sec. 74181. 11 Aminoundecanoic acid. Sec. 74249. n-Octyltriethoxysilane. Sec. 74322. Oxathiapiprolin.
Sec. 74182. L-Orinithine L-aspartate. Sec. 74250. Dimethylbis(s-butylamino)silane. Sec. 74323. Certain antimicrobial.
Sec. 74183. Iron sodium DTPA. Sec. 74251. Aqueous solution of potassium Sec. 74324. Rubber accelerator.
Sec. 74184. Iron glycinate complex. methyl siliconate. Sec. 74325. 2-Amino benzothiazole.
Sec. 74185. Copper glycinate complex. Sec. 74252. Octyltrimethoxysilane. Sec. 74326. Technical Isofetamid fungicide.

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Sec. 74327. Clomazone Technical. Sec. 74408. Vat Blue 6 dye. Sec. 74483. Ethoxylated tristyrylphenol
Sec. 74328. NEM salt. Sec. 74409. Vat Blue 20 dye. phosphate potassium salt.
Sec. 74329. AMTC wet cake. Sec. 74410. Vat Violet 1. Sec. 74484. Sodium polycarboxylate, aqueous
Sec. 74330. Photoinitiator 369. Sec. 74411. Vat Brown 1 dye. solution.
Sec. 74331. Isatoic anhydride. Sec. 74412. Vat Black 16 dye. Sec. 74485. Aqueous emulsion of a mixture of
Sec. 74332. Oclacitinib maleate. Sec. 74413. Vat Black 25. amine soaps and miscellaneous
Sec. 74333. Thiencarbazone-methyl. Sec. 74414. Vat Black 27. other additives.
Sec. 74334. Penoxsulam technical herbicide. Sec. 74415. Reactive Yellow 145. Sec. 74486. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture
Sec. 74335. Ethyl 2-sulfamoylbenzoate. Sec. 74416. Reactive Red 195. of fatty amine and amide soaps
Sec. 74336. Sulfosulfuron. Sec. 74417. Reactive Blue 49. and miscellaneous other addi-
Sec. 74337. Pyrimisulfan. Sec. 74418. Reactive Blue 72. tives.
Sec. 74338. Purified steviol glycoside, Sec. 74419. Reactive Yellow 95 powder. Sec. 74487. Aqueous dispersion of a mixture
rebaudioside A. Sec. 74420. Reactive Red 245. of fatty amine and amide soaps
Sec. 74339. Glucosylated steviol glycosides. Sec. 74421. Reactive Brown 11. and miscellaneous other addi-
Sec. 74340. Hydroxypropyl gamma Sec. 74422. Mixtures of Reactive Black 5 (Na) tives.
cyclodextrin. (FKP), Reactive Scarlet F01– Sec. 74488. Photographic gelatin.
Sec. 74341. Hydroxypropylated beta 0439, and Reactive Orange 131. Sec. 74489. Ice fountains (class 1.4G).
cyclodextrin. Sec. 74423. Reactive Yellow F98–0159. Sec. 74490. Magic candles containing magne-
Sec. 74342. Methyl beta cyclodextrin. Sec. 74424. Dye mixtures of Reactive Orange sium powder.
Sec. 74343. 2′-Fucosyllactose. 131 and Reactive Scarlet F07– Sec. 74491. Party snappers (Class 1.4G).
Sec. 74344. Ascorbyl glucoside. 0522. Sec. 74492. Fenpyroximate 5SC.
Sec. 74345. Dimethylamine borane (DMAB). Sec. 74425. Reactive Black 31. Sec. 74493. Pyrifluquinazon 20SC.
Sec. 74494. Imidacloprid and Muscalure for-
Sec. 74346. Elderberry extract concentrate. Sec. 74426. Reactive Red 120.
Sec. 74347. Disperse Yellow 241. mulations.
Sec. 74427. Reactive Blue 5.
Sec. 74495. Formulations of acephate and
Sec. 74348. Disperse Orange. Sec. 74428. Reactive Orange 13.
bifenthrin.
Sec. 74349. Mixtures of Disperse Yellow Sec. 74429. Reactive Orange 12.
Sec. 74496. Fipronil.
FD11843 and acetic acid. Sec. 74430. Pigment Red 177. Sec. 74497. Aluminum phosphide.
Sec. 74350. Disperse Blue 54. Sec. 74431. Pigment Yellow 110. Sec. 74498. Magnaphos formulations.
Sec. 74351. Mixtures of several disperse dyes. Sec. 74432. Pigment Yellow 147. Sec. 74499. Formulated oxamyl.
Sec. 74352. Mixtures of 4 disperse blue dyes. Sec. 74433. Pigment Orange 64. Sec. 74500. Formulated fungicides.
Sec. 74353. Mixtures of 4 dyes. Sec. 74434. Pigment Blue 29. Sec. 74501. Certain fungicides.
Sec. 74354. Disperse Red 86. Sec. 74435. Pigment Violet 15. Sec. 74502. Prothioconazole, Fluopyram, and
Sec. 74355. Disperse Violet 1. Sec. 74436. Pigment Blue 14. Trifloxystrobin fungicides.
Sec. 74356. Disperse Blue 60. Sec. 74437. Solvent Blue 97. Sec. 74503. Prothioconazole, Metalaxyl, and
Sec. 74357. Mixtures of Disperse Orange 29, Sec. 74438. Solvent Green 5. Tebuconazole fungicides.
Disperse Red 167:1, and Disperse Sec. 74439. Solvent Yellow 98. Sec. 74504. Mancozeb and Chlorothalonil for-
Blue 56. Sec. 74440. Solvent Green 7. mulations.
Sec. 74358. Disperse Yellow 54. Sec. 74441. Solvent Red 195. Sec. 74505. Mixtures of Picarbutrox and ap-
Sec. 74359. Acid Violet 48. Sec. 74442. Solvent Orange 115. plication adjuvants.
Sec. 74360. Acid Blue 280. Sec. 74443. Specialty dyes. Sec. 74506. Mixtures of Tetraconazole and
Sec. 74361. Acid Brown 282. Sec. 74444. Solvent Green 3. application adjuvants.
Sec. 74362. Acid Red 131. Sec. 74445. Solvent Blue 36. Sec. 74507. Mancozeb and Azoxystrobin for-
Sec. 74363. Acid Red 249. Sec. 74446. Mixtures of Solvent Green 3. mulations.
Sec. 74364. Acid Yellow 236. Sec. 74447. Solvent Red 52. Sec. 74508. Mixtures of Cymoxanil and fumed
Sec. 74365. Acid Red 407. Sec. 74448. Solvent Red 149. dioxosilane.
Sec. 74366. Acid Yellow 220. Sec. 74449. Solvent Red 207. Sec. 74509. Microthiol formulations.
Sec. 74367. Acid Yellow 232. Sec. 74450. Solvent Violet 14. Sec. 74510. Formulations of thiencarbazone-
Sec. 74368. Acid Yellow 235. Sec. 74451. Solvent Yellow 179. methyl, Iodosulfuron-methyl-
Sec. 74369. Acid Yellow 151. Sec. 74452. Solvent Yellow 131. sodium, and dicamba.
Sec. 74370. Acid Violet 43. Sec. 74453. Hogen Blue XB-20. Sec. 74511. Thiencarbazone-methyl,
Sec. 74371. Acid Red 33. Sec. 74454. Solvent Yellow 104. Isoxadifenethyl, and
Sec. 74372. Acid Black 52. Sec. 74455. Combination of Fluorescent Tembotrione herbicides.
Sec. 74373. Acid Black 2. Brighteners 367 and 371. Sec. 74512. Herbicides used on grasses.
Sec. 74374. Acid Green 25. Sec. 74456. Fluorescent Brightener CBS-X. Sec. 74513. Thiencarbazone-methyl,
Sec. 74375. Basic Brown 23. Sec. 74457. Optical Brightener SWN. Isoxaflutole, and
Sec. 74376. Basic Violet 11:1 rhodamine dye. Sec. 74458. C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 199:1. Cyprosulfamide herbicides.
Sec. 74377. Basic Yellow 37. Sec. 74459. Fluorescent Brightener 368. Sec. 74514. Thiencarbazone-methyl and
Sec. 74378. Basic Violet 3. Sec. 74460. 1,4-Bis(2-cyanostyryl)benzene. Iodosulfuron-methylsodium
Sec. 74379. Direct Orange 118. Sec. 74461. Certain manufacturing inputs. herbicides.
Sec. 74380. Direct Blue 86. Sec. 74462. Cerium sulfide pigments. Sec. 74515. Thiencarbazone-methyl and
Sec. 74381. Direct Blue 199. Sec. 74463. Matte pearlescent pigments. Mefenpyr-diethyl herbicides.
Sec. 74382. Direct Black 168. Sec. 74464. Angle-dependent interference pig- Sec. 74516. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 74383. Direct Red 227. ments. Tribenuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 74384. Direct Yellow 107. Sec. 74465. Inorganic Lumilux. tions.
Sec. 74385. Direct Green 26. Sec. 74466. Ribbon/Matrix Resin. Sec. 74517. Tribenuron-methyl formulations.
Sec. 74518. Chlorsulfuron and metsulfuron-
Sec. 74386. Direct Yellow 11. Sec. 74467. Bonding agent 2005.
Sec. 74387. Direct Orange 15. Sec. 74468. Fluoropolymer resin. methyl formulations.
Sec. 74519. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 74388. Direct Brown 44. Sec. 74469. Zirconium 12 paint drier.
Fluroxypyr formulations.
Sec. 74389. Direct Red 81. Sec. 74470. Zirconium 24 paint drier.
Sec. 74520. Aciflurofen formulations.
Sec. 74390. Direct Yellow 142. Sec. 74471. Drier accelerators. Sec. 74521. S-Metolachlor and Mestrione her-
Sec. 74391. Direct Red 80. Sec. 74472. Lemon oil. bicides.
Sec. 74392. Direct Red 16. Sec. 74473. Sulfonic acids, C14–17-sec-alkane, Sec. 74522. Metribuzin formulations.
Sec. 74393. Direct Red 254. sodium salt. Sec. 74523. Pendimethaline and Metribuzine
Sec. 74394. Colorant. Sec. 74474. Potassium ethyl formulations.
Sec. 74395. Direct Yellow 34. octylphosphonate. Sec. 74524. Formulations of S-Metolachlor
Sec. 74396. Vat Orange 2 dye powder. Sec. 74475. Intermediate in the production of and Metribuzin.
Sec. 74397. Vat Violet 13 dye. industrial lubricants. Sec. 74525. Thifensulfuron-methyl and
Sec. 74398. Vat Brown 3 dye. Sec. 74476. Polyether dispersant. Tribenuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 74399. Vat Red 10 dye powder. Sec. 74477. D-Glucopyranose. tions.
Sec. 74400. Vat Brown 57 dye. Sec. 74478. 2-Dodecoxy-6- Sec. 74526. Metsulfuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 74401. Vat Red 31 dye powder. (hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5- tions.

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Sec. 74402. Dye mixtures of Vat Brown 3 and triol. Sec. 74527. Chlorimuron-ethyl formulations.
Vat Black 27. Sec. 74479. Mixtures of certain C12–14-alkyl Sec. 74528. Mixtures of Bromoxynil octa-
Sec. 74403. Vat Red 13. ethers. noate and Bromoxynil
Sec. 74404. Vat Yellow 2 dye powder. Sec. 74480. Manufacturing chemical. heptanoate.
Sec. 74405. Vat Yellow 33 dye. Sec. 74481. Nonionic surfactant. Sec. 74529. Sulfometuron-methyl and
Sec. 74406. Vat Green 1 dye. Sec. 74482. Chemical used in textile manu- Metsulfuron-methyl formula-
Sec. 74407. Vat Green 3. facturing. tions.

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Sec. 74530. Chlorimuron-ethyl and Sec. 74580. Mixtures of 2-Mercaptopropionic Sec. 74631. Linear hydroxyl-terminated ali-
Tribenuron-methyl formula- acid, methyl ester, O-ethyl phatic polycarb diol.
tions. dithiocarbonate. Sec. 74632. Short hollow PET fibers.
Sec. 74531. Formulations containing Sec. 74581. Epoxy curing agents. Sec. 74633. Polytetrahydrofuran.
Tiafenacil. Sec. 74582. Aliphatic amine curing agents. Sec. 74634. Crystalline polyesters.
Sec. 74532. Diuron 80. Sec. 74583. Non-halogenated flame Sec. 74635. Liquid crystal polymers.
Sec. 74533. Flazasulfuron herbicides. retardants. Sec. 74636. Branched polyesters.
Sec. 74534. Thifensulfuron-methyl formula- Sec. 74584. Ligaphob N 90. Sec. 74637. High molecular weight co-poly-
tions. Sec. 74585. Organomodified siloxane. ester.
Sec. 74535. Herbicide for farm and ranch use. Sec. 74586. Methyl palmitate-stearate, hy- Sec. 74638. High molecular weight co-poly-
Sec. 74536. Propanil formulations. drogenated. ester.
Sec. 74537. Thifensulfuron formulations. Sec. 74587. Olfine E1010. Sec. 74639. Polyester-polyamide dispersants.
Sec. 74538. Tolpyralate and Nicosulfuron Sec. 74588. Certain non-halogenated flame Sec. 74640. Nylon-12 micro-spheres.
herbicides. retardants. Sec. 74641. Short nylon-66 fibers.
Sec. 74539. Mixtures of magnesium salts and Sec. 74589. Flame retardants. Sec. 74642. Short nylon 6 fibers, colored.
application adjuvants. Sec. 74590. Preparations based on acetyl Sec. 74643. Short triangular nylon 6 fibers.
Sec. 74540. Nisin formulations. hexapeptide-8 and pentapeptide- Sec. 74644. Short star-shaped nylon 6 fibers.
Sec. 74541. Certain fixatives. 18. Sec. 74645. Short heart-shaped nylon 6 fibers.
Sec. 74542. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74591. Lithium silicon oxide. Sec. 74646. PA510 polymer compounds.
provers containing Sec. 74592. Branched olefin from propylene Sec. 74647. MXD6 polymer compounds.
poly(ethylene-co-ethenyl ace- polymerization. Sec. 74648. PA10T polymer compounds.
tate). Sec. 74593. Polypropylene pellets. Sec. 74649. PA10T/10I polymer compounds.
Sec. 74543. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- Sec. 74594. Propylene-ethylene copolymer. Sec. 74650. Polyurethane aqueous resins.
provers containing fumarate Sec. 74595. Ethylene-propylene copolymers. Sec. 74651. Aqueous resin.
vinyl acetate co-polymer. Sec. 74596. Benzene alkylated with poly- Sec. 74652. Aliphatic polyisocyanate.
Sec. 74544. Crude oil additives: cold flow im- propylene. Sec. 74653. IPDI and HDI based aliphatic
provers containing fumarate Sec. 74597. Chlorinated polyolefin. polyisocyanate.
vinyl acetate copolymer. Sec. 74598. Adsorbent resin. Sec. 74654. HDI/Trimethylol hexyllactone
Sec. 74545. Pour point depressants. Sec. 74599. Vinyl chloride-hydroxypropyl ac- crosspolymer micro-spheres.
Sec. 74546. Fuel oil additives: cold flow im- rylate copolymer. Sec. 74655. HDI/PPG/Polycaprolactone
provers containing poly (ethyl- Sec. 74600. Vinyl chloride ethylene copoly- crosspolymer micro-spheres.
ene-co-ethenyl acetate and mer with hydrophic properties. Sec. 74656. Aromatic isocyanate prepolymer.
vinyl 2-ethyl hexanoate). Sec. 74601. Fluids with boiling points above Sec. 74657. Blocked polyisocyanate con-
Sec. 74547. Poly(isobutylene) 170 °C. taining solvent.
hydroformylation products. Sec. 74602. Formulations of functionalized Sec. 74658. Polyisocyanate adduct for powder
Sec. 74548. Input for rubber products. perfluoropolyether. coatings.
Sec. 74549. Mixtures of oligomers as general Sec. 74603. Perfluoropolyether-urethane ac- Sec. 74659. Blocked polyisocyanate for use in
antioxidants for rubber tires. rylate. can and coil applications.
Sec. 74550. Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanato-1,3,5- Sec. 74604. PVDF homopolymer/PVDF/CTFE Sec. 74660. Polydimethylsiloxane.
tris(1-methylethyl)-, copolymer mixtures. Sec. 74661. Silicone resins.
homopolymer. Sec. 74605. Chemically modified PVDF. Sec. 74662. Methoxyfunctional methyl-
Sec. 74551. Aromatic amine antioxidants. Sec. 74606. Fluoropolymer, fluoroethylene- phenyl polysiloxane.
Sec. 74552. Antioxidant blends. alkyl vinylether alternative co- Sec. 74663. Hydrogenpolysiloxane.
Sec. 74553. Antioxidant blends to protect polymers. Sec. 74664. Methyl silicone resins.
polymers. Sec. 74607. Copolymer of vinyl acetate and Sec. 74665. Trimethylsiloxysilicate.
Sec. 74554. Synthetic hydrotalcite coated higher vinyl esters. Sec. 74666. Epoxy functional
with fatty acid and magnesium Sec. 74608. Food-grade vinyl acetate copoly- polydimethylsiloxane.
stearate. mer. Sec. 74667. Polymethylhydrogensiloxane.
Sec. 74555. Silica scorch retarders and po- Sec. 74609. Vinyl chloride ethylene with en- Sec. 74668. Vinyl terminated siloxanes.
lymerization inhibitors. hanced properties. Sec. 74669. Silicone hybrid resin (solvent
Sec. 74556. Synthetic hydrotalcite. Sec. 74610. Vinyl acetate ethylene copoly- free).
Sec. 74557. Light stabilizers for construction mer with enhanced properties. Sec. 74670. Hydrogenated
products. Sec. 74611. Food-grade polyvinyl acetate polycyclopentadiene resin.
Sec. 74558. Light stabilizer for plastics. homopolymers. Sec. 74671. Water dispersable HDI based
Sec. 74559. Preparations of bis(2,4– Sec. 74612. Acrylic acid/vinylsulphonate ran- polyisocyanate.
dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide 50 dom copolymers. Sec. 74672. Cyanate ester resins for high-end
percent paste. Sec. 74613. Poly(methyl methacrylate) electronic, aerospace, and in-
Sec. 74560. Distilled tall oils. microspheres. dustrial applications.
Sec. 74561. Pyridine, alkyl derivatives. Sec. 74614. Methyl methacrylate Sec. 74673. Polyethyleneimine, component
Sec. 74562. Polyisocyanate crosslinking crosspolymer microspheres. used in manufacturing medical
agents. Sec. 74615. Styrene acrylate copolymer with devices.
Sec. 74563. Bonding agent mixtures. enhanced properties. Sec. 74674. Polyhexanide.
Sec. 74564. Liquid, chemically modified Sec. 74616. Copolymer for dental use. Sec. 74675. Ethylene-norbornene copolymer.
amine complex of boron Sec. 74617. Vinyl phosphonic acid, acrylic Sec. 74676. Cellulose powder.
trifluoride. acid copolymer, 20 percent solu- Sec. 74677. Polymaltotriose.
Sec. 74565. Phthalocyanine derivative. tion in water. Sec. 74678. Chitosan.
Sec. 74566. Mixtures of Cocamidopropyl be- Sec. 74618. Polyacrylate 33. Sec. 74679. Plastic drinking straws.
taine, glycol distearate, Sec. 74619. AA/AMPS copolymer. Sec. 74680. Garden hoses.
Laureth-4, and water. Sec. 74620. Flocculant dry polyacrylamides. Sec. 74681. Plastic fittings of
Sec. 74567. Mixtures of tall oil mono-, di-, Sec. 74621. Sorbitol, propylene oxide, ethyl- perfluoroalkoxy.
and triglycerides. ene oxide polymer. Sec. 74682. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)
Sec. 74568. Tallow-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Sec. 74622. Trimethoxysilylpropyl carba- sheeting.
amines. mate-terminated polyether. Sec. 74683. Biaxially oriented dielectric
Sec. 74569. Additive mixtures for metal- Sec. 74623. Dimethoxy(methyl) polypropylene film.
working fluids. silylmethylcarbamate-termi- Sec. 74684. Biaxially oriented polypropylene
Sec. 74570. Naphthenic acids. nated polyether. (BOPP) capacitor-grade film.
Sec. 74571. Hydroxytyrosol powders. Sec. 74624. Curing agent is used in two- or Sec. 74685. Polyester capacitor-grade film.
Sec. 74572. Secondary alcohol ethoxylates. three-parts epoxy systems. Sec. 74686. Acid form membranes.
Sec. 74573. Ethylene glycol dimerate. Sec. 74625. Polyethylene glycol 450. Sec. 74687. Melamine resin foam.
Sec. 74574. Two-part liquid silicone kits. Sec. 74626. Medicinal intermediate for inves- Sec. 74688. Infant bathtubs and basins, of
Sec. 74575. Hydrophobic precipitated silica. tigational use. plastics.
Sec. 74576. Silane, trimethoxyoctyl-, hydrol- Sec. 74627. Pegcetacoplan. Sec. 74689. Boxes, cases, crates, and similar

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
ysis products. Sec. 74628. Aqueous solutions of carboxylic articles of plastics.
Sec. 74577. 1,1,1-Trimethyl-N- acid-copolymer-salt in water. Sec. 74690. Nozzles, black, of polypropylene.
(trimethylsilyl)silanamine hy- Sec. 74629. Aqueous solutions of a modified Sec. 74691. Tip/cap combinations of poly-
drolysis products. polymer bearing hydrophilic ethylene.
Sec. 74578. Waterborne epoxy curing agents. and hydrophobic groups. Sec. 74692. Bottles made of LDPE.
Sec. 74579. Preparations based on 1- Sec. 74630. Dimethylamine/epichlorohydrin/ Sec. 74693. Plastic nasal irrigator caps for
phenylicosane-1,3-dione. ethylenediamine copolymer. neti pots.

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Sec. 74694. Toy character bottle toppers. Sec. 74756. Strand bamboo flooring: 14.1–14.5 Sec. 74795. Flame retardant viscose rayon
Sec. 74695. Melamine platters, other than mm thick. staple fibers, with a decitex of
those presented in sets. Sec. 74757. Strand bamboo flooring: 10.9–11.3 4.7 mm and a fiber length of 51–
Sec. 74696. Melamine plates, other than mm thick. 60 mm.
those presented in sets. Sec. 74758. Chopsticks made of bamboo. Sec. 74796. Viscose rayon staple fibers for
Sec. 74697. Melamine bowls not presented in Sec. 74759. Drying racks of wood. nonwoven production.
sets. Sec. 74760. Bamboo skewers. Sec. 74797. Black viscose rayon staple fibers.
Sec. 74698. Melamine trays not presented in Sec. 74761. Wood blinds with louvered slats. Sec. 74798. Acrylic or modacrylic staple fi-
sets. Sec. 74762. 100 percent cotton woven crimped bers with a decitex of 3–5.6.
Sec. 74699. Plastic measuring cups and unbleached fabric. Sec. 74799. Made up hand-cast string-drawn
spoons in sets. Sec. 74763. Woven fabrics of cotton, con- fishing nets.
Sec. 74700. Liquid measuring cups. taining 85 percent or more by Sec. 74800. Knitted carpets containing 75
Sec. 74701. Self-anchoring beverage con- weight of cotton, not more than percent or more of cotton, with
tainers. 200 grams per square meter. a rubber backing.
Sec. 74702. PVC infant bathtub mats. Sec. 74764. 100 percent cotton woven Sec. 74801. Knitted carpets containing 75
Sec. 74703. Reversible playmats. bleached fabric pieces, open percent or more by weight of
Sec. 74704. Craft mats. weave. polyester, with a rubber back-
Sec. 74705. Hangers. Sec. 74765. Incontinence underpad fabrics of ing.
Sec. 74706. Infant bath rinsing cups. cotton. Sec. 74802. Faux leather fabrics.
Sec. 74707. Bathtub spout covers. Sec. 74766. Woven fabrics of cotton with an Sec. 74803. Grass catcher bags.
Sec. 74708. Infant teethers. average yarn number between Sec. 74804. Oxygenation membrane capillary
Sec. 74709. Lighted dog fetch toys. 55 and 60. material.
Sec. 74710. Certain thermoplastic nylon 3- Sec. 74767. Woven fabric of cotton of yarn Sec. 74805. Textile knitted fabrics composed
gang switch wallplates. number 69 or higher. of micromodal and elastane.
Sec. 74711. Manual plastic disposable cutlery Sec. 74768. Woven fabrics of cotton with an Sec. 74806. Textile technical knitted fabrics
dispensers. average yarn number exceeding combining technical cotton and
Sec. 74712. Ear bulb syringes of clear sili- 68. elastane.
cone. Sec. 74769. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 74807. Textile knit fabrics of modal,
Sec. 74713. PVC inflatable pillows. cotton, plain weave, of yarn cashmere, and spandex.
Sec. 74714. Self-inflatable queen air mat- number 42 or lower. Sec. 74808. Women’s and girls’ dresses, knit-
tresses. Sec. 74770. Incontinence underpad fabrics, ted or crocheted, of synthetic
Sec. 74715. Plastic clip fasteners. cotton, plain weave, of yarn fibers infused with minerals.
Sec. 74716. Self-venting spouts for diesel ex- number between 43 and 68. Sec. 74809. Women’s and girls’ skirts and di-
haust fluid. Sec. 74771. Incontinence underpad fabrics, vided skirts of synthetic fibers
Sec. 74717. Plastic pet carriers. bleached. infused with minerals.
Sec. 74718. Plastic mixing tips. Sec. 74772. Incontinence underpad fabrics, Sec. 74810. Women’s and girls’ knit cardi-
Sec. 74719. Cable ties of plastics. printed. gans or pullovers containing 70
Sec. 74720. Flexible camera mountings. Sec. 74773. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al- percent or more of silk.
Sec. 74721. Three-piece camera mount sets. cohol yarn, measuring 1,100 to Sec. 74811. Men’s and boys’ knit cardigans or
Sec. 74722. Magnetic swivel clips for cam- 1,330 decitex. pullovers of linen.
eras. Sec. 74774. Untwisted filament polyvinyl al- Sec. 74812. Babies’ knit sweaters, pullovers,
Sec. 74723. Helmet camera mounts. cohol yarn. sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests),
Sec. 74724. Short extension poles for use Sec. 74775. Polypropylene (PP) and cardigans, of artificial fi-
with cameras. monofilament. bers.
Sec. 74725. Long extension poles for cameras. Sec. 74776. Acrylic fiber tow with an average Sec. 74813. Women’s and girls’ tops, knitted
Sec. 74726. Swivel mounts for cameras. decitex of 0.9. or crocheted, of man-made fi-
Sec. 74727. Tripod camera mounts. Sec. 74777. Black polyester bi-component fi- bers infused with minerals.
Sec. 74728. Bulk hydraulic hoses. bers. Sec. 74814. Men’s and boy’s tops, knitted or
Sec. 74729. Brake hydraulic hoses. Sec. 74778. Acrylic staple fibers with an av- crocheted, of man-made fibers
Sec. 74730. Bulk fabric/metal-reinforced rub- erage decitex of 2.2, fiber length infused with minerals.
ber hoses. of 100 mm. Sec. 74815. Men’s 3 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74731. Disposable gloves. Sec. 74779. Modacrylic staple fibers not proc- Sec. 74816. Men’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74732. Reusable gloves. essed for spinning. Sec. 74817. Men’s 3.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74733. Dog and cat apparel. Sec. 74780. Short polypropylene fibers. Sec. 74818. Men’s 4.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74819. Women’s 3 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74734. Polycarbonate vanity cases. Sec. 74781. Polyoxadiazole fibers.
Sec. 74820. Women’s 3.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74735. Aluminum vanity cases. Sec. 74782. Artificial staple fibers of viscose
Sec. 74821. Women’s 4.5 mm wetsuits.
Sec. 74736. Suitcases with outer surface of rayon, 38–42 mm in length. Sec. 74822. Women’s 5.5 and 6.5 mm wetsuits.
aluminum with built-in zipper Sec. 74783. Artificial fibers of viscose rayon Sec. 74823. Insulated handmuffs of knit poly-
locks. for the manufacture of feminine ester.
Sec. 74737. Drawstring backpacks with hygiene products. Sec. 74824. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom
zippered pocket. Sec. 74784. Flame retardant rayon fibers, subassemblies, of compressed
Sec. 74738. Laminated recycled reusable measuring 4.78 decitex. neoprene.
shopping tote bags. Sec. 74785. Flame retardant rayon fibers, Sec. 74825. Men’s stockingfoot wader bottom
Sec. 74739. Tote bags of paper yarn. measuring 4.55 decitex. subassemblies, of non-com-
Sec. 74740. Reusable shopping style tote Sec. 74786. Flame retardant rayon fibers, pressed neoprene.
bags. measuring 4.4 decitex. Sec. 74826. Fishing wader pocket pouch as-
Sec. 74741. Waterproof tote bags. Sec. 74787. Other flame retardant rayon fi- semblies.
Sec. 74742. Waterproof duffle bags. bers. Sec. 74827. Women’s coats of man-made
Sec. 74743. Waterproof zippered bags, with- Sec. 74788. Cellulosic man-made viscose woven fibers.
out handles, of plastic sheeting. rayon staple fibers, measuring Sec. 74828. Men’s or boys’ linen woven trou-
Sec. 74744. Waterproof backpacks. 1.3–1.5 decitex. sers.
Sec. 74745. Waterproof waist packs. Sec. 74789. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- Sec. 74829. Men’s or boys’ linen woven
Sec. 74746. Guitar cases. uring 1.5–1.67 decitex, with a shorts.
Sec. 74747. Jewelry boxes. fiber length of 38–42 mm. Sec. 74830. Martial arts uniforms.
Sec. 74748. Silicone rubber camera cases Sec. 74790. Cellulosic man-made viscose Sec. 74831. Women’s dresses of woven vis-
with straps. rayon staple fibers, measuring cose.
Sec. 74749. Leather gloves with flip mitts for 1.67–2 decitex. Sec. 74832. Girls’ woven cotton corduroy
hunting. Sec. 74791. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- trousers.
Sec. 74750. Men’s leather gloves valued at $18 uring 1–2 decitex, with a fiber Sec. 74833. Women’s woven waffle shirts.
or more per pair. length of 4–8 mm. Sec. 74834. Babies’ woven artificial fiber
Sec. 74751. Belts of calf skin. Sec. 74792. Viscose staple fibers used in tex- shirts and blouses.
Sec. 74752. Bamboo engineered flooring: 12.5– tile, medical, or hygiene appli- Sec. 74835. Babies’ artificial fiber woven

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
12.9 mm thick. cations. jumpsuits, coveralls, dresses,
Sec. 74753. Bamboo engineered flooring: 14.1– Sec. 74793. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- skirts, skirtalls, or clothing ac-
14.5 mm thick. uring 1.51–2 decitex, with a fiber cessories.
Sec. 74754. Bamboo engineered flooring: 15.7– length of 8–16 mm. Sec. 74836. Women’s or girls’ linen woven
16.1 mm thick. Sec. 74794. Viscose rayon staple fibers, meas- blouses, shirts and shirt-
Sec. 74755. Strand bamboo flooring: 12.5–12.9 uring 1–1.5 decitex, with a fiber blouses, and sleeveless tank
mm thick. length of 8–16 mm. styles.

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Sec. 74837. Women’s or girls’ linen woven Sec. 74884. Golf shoes other than for men, Sec. 74914. Women’s footwear with leather
washsuits, sunsuits, or one- with outer soles and uppers of uppers, lined with pigskin,
piece playsuits. rubber or plastics, not covering closed toe or heel with zipper
Sec. 74838. Women’s or girls’ linen woven the ankle, valued $15 per pair or closure, height of 48–52 cm.
coveralls or jumpsuits. over. Sec. 74915. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74839. Women’s shawls and similar Sec. 74885. Men’s rubber/plastic footwear, uppers, open toe with strap and
goods, 100 percent silk. valued not over $5 per pair. buckle, valued $14–$25 per pair.
Sec. 74840. Winter cycling gloves. Sec. 74886. Women’s rubber/plastic footwear, Sec. 74916. Women’s slip-on footwear with
Sec. 74841. Mattress protectors with toppers. valued not over $6 per pair. bovine leather uppers.
Sec. 74842. Printed mattress protectors. Sec. 74887. Children’s athletic shoes with Sec. 74917. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74843. Lock pocket tents. glitter uppers. uppers, lined with pigskin with
Sec. 74844. Dark room tents. Sec. 74888. Cheer shoes with sole less than 12 adjustable laces.
Sec. 74845. Air tube chambered tents. mm. Sec. 74918. Men’s waterproof leather foot-
Sec. 74846. Bi-component microfiber tube Sec. 74889. Men’s golf shoes with outers and wear, valued $27 per pair or
mop refills. uppers of rubber or plastics, higher.
Sec. 74847. Microfiber duster refills. valued over $19 per pair. Sec. 74919. Men’s or boys’ golf shoes, valued
Sec. 74848. RFID mop pads. Sec. 74890. Golf shoes other than for men, $30 per pair or higher.
Sec. 74849. Microfiber cleaning cloths. outer soles and uppers of rubber Sec. 74920. Competitive cheer shoes with
Sec. 74850. Microfiber mop pads.
or plastics, valued over $19 per leather uppers.
Sec. 74851. Golf bag bodies with rain hoods
pair. Sec. 74921. Children’s waterproof leather
and straps.
Sec. 74891. Men’s golf shoes, outer soles of footwear, not covering the
Sec. 74852. Pillow shells, constructed with
rubber, plastics, leather or ankle, valued $14 per pair or
gussets.
Sec. 74853. Golf bag body flats. composition leather and uppers higher.
Sec. 74854. Bathtub elbow rests. of leather (except pigskin up- Sec. 74922. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74855. Door swings. pers). uppers, open toe with strap and
Sec. 74856. Under bed restraints. Sec. 74892. Men’s oxford work footwear with buckle, valued $12.50–$28 per
Sec. 74857. Flat golf bag body components, metal safety toe and internal pair.
without bottoms. metatarsal protection. Sec. 74923. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74858. Bath kneeler. Sec. 74893. Oxford-style leather footwear uppers, closed toe with strap
Sec. 74859. Pillow shells, with oval jacquard with metal safety toe and stat- and buckle.
weave. ic dissipating protection. Sec. 74924. Women’s footwear with leather
Sec. 74860. Two-piece camera mount kits. Sec. 74894. Women’s leather footwear, lined uppers, with strap and buckle,
Sec. 74861. Sleeve covers. with pigskin with zipper, val- valued $27–$40 per pair.
Sec. 74862. Sports footwear for men, valued ued $47–$60 per pair. Sec. 74925. Women’s footwear with leather
over $20 per pair. Sec. 74895. Women’s leather footwear, lined uppers, with strap and buckle,
Sec. 74863. Sports footwear for women, val- with pigskin, valued $31–$40 per valued $12.70–$18.70 per pair.
ued over $20 per pair. pair. Sec. 74926. Children’s leather upper athletic
Sec. 74864. Men’s cycling shoes valued over Sec. 74896. Women’s slip-on cow/calf hair footwear, valued not over $9 per
$18 per pair. footwear, valued $50–$60 per pair.
Sec. 74865. Women’s cycling shoes valued pair. Sec. 74927. Men’s athletic type footwear with
over $16 per pair. Sec. 74897. Women’s leather footwear lined uppers of textile materials of
Sec. 74866. Men’s golf shoes with outers and with sheepskin. vegetable fibers and outer soles
uppers of rubber or plastics, Sec. 74898. Women’s leather slip-on footwear of rubber or plastic with textile
valued over $20 per pair. lined with sheep leather. flocking.
Sec. 74867. Golf shoes other than for men, Sec. 74899. Women’s leather slip-on footwear Sec. 74928. Athletic footwear for men, with a
with outers and uppers of rub- lined with pigskin. bellows tongue, valued over
ber or plastics, valued over $20 Sec. 74900. Women’s leather footwear, lined $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.
per pair. with pigskin, valued $21–$27 per Sec. 74929. Athletic footwear for women,
Sec. 74868. Winter cycling boots for men. pair. with a bellows tongue, valued
Sec. 74869. Winter cycling boots for women. Sec. 74901. Men’s mid-cut work footwear over $6.50 but not over $12 per
Sec. 74870. Men’s protective active footwear with composite safety toe and pair.
with waterproof soles, valued waterproof leather uppers. Sec. 74930. Athletic footwear for children,
over $26 per pair, covering the Sec. 74902. Men’s leather upper footwear, bellows tongue, valued over
ankle. San Crispino construction, val- $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.
Sec. 74871. Women’s protective active foot- ued over $32 per pair. Sec. 74931. Athletic footwear for men, valued
wear with waterproof soles, val- Sec. 74903. Men’s leather upper athletic foot- over $6.50 but not over $9 per
ued over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4 wear. pair.
cm in height. Sec. 74904. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74932. Athletic footwear for children,
Sec. 74872. Children’s protective active foot- uppers, lined with pigskin, val- valued over $6.50 but not over $9
wear with waterproof soles, val- ued $37–$43 per pair. per pair.
ued over $18 per pair. Sec. 74905. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74933. Men’s waterproof footwear, val-
Sec. 74873. Men’s protective active footwear uppers, lined with pigskin, val- ued over $15 per pair, covering
with waterproof soles, valued ued $88–$102 per pair. the ankle.
over $27 per pair, 15.35–25.4 cm Sec. 74906. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74934. Men’s waterproof footwear, val-
in height. uppers, lined with pigskin, val- ued over $13 per pair, not cov-
Sec. 74874. Children’s footwear valued over ued $24–$32 per pair. ering the ankle.
$15 per pair. Sec. 74907. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74935. Women’s waterproof footwear,
Sec. 74875. Women’s protective active foot- uppers, lined with pigskin, val- valued over $15 per pair, cov-
wear, valued over $25 per pair, ued $57–$62 per pair. ering the ankle.
15.35–25.4 cm in height. Sec. 74908. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74936. Women’s waterproof footwear,
Sec. 74876. Women’s rubber or plastic foot- uppers, strap with closed toe valued over $13 per pair, not
wear covering the ankle with and open heel. covering the ankle.
fox-like banding. Sec. 74909. Open toe women’s footwear, val- Sec. 74937. Cheer shoes with uppers of textile
Sec. 74877. Cheer shoes covering the ankle. ued over $23 but not over $27 per materials.
Sec. 74878. Footwear for women, with 90 per- pair. Sec. 74938. Men’s golf shoes, uppers of textile
cent of the external surface of Sec. 74910. Slip-on footwear for women, val- materials.
rubber or plastic, valued $15–$22 ued over $24 but not over $27 per Sec. 74939. Golf shoes other than for men,
per pair. pair. uppers of textile materials.
Sec. 74879. Sideline cheer shoes. Sec. 74911. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74940. Women’s footwear with textile
Sec. 74880. Men’s athletic footwear, valued uppers, lined with pigskin, uppers and 50 percent or more
under $9 per pair. closed toe or heel with func- of the surface area of which is
Sec. 74881. Athletic footwear for women, val- tional zippers on sides. leather.

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
ued not over $9 per pair. Sec. 74912. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74941. Shoe and boot covers.
Sec. 74882. Athletic footwear for children, uppers, lined with pigskin, Sec. 74942. Women’s footwear with textile
valued not over $8 per pair. closed toe or heel with zipper uppers, open toes or heels, val-
Sec. 74883. Men’s golf shoes, with outer soles closure, height of 43–48 cm. ued $15–$30 per pair.
and uppers of rubber or plastics, Sec. 74913. Women’s footwear with leather Sec. 74943. Men’s textile upper footwear,
not covering the ankle, valued uppers, lined with pigskin cov- with open toes or open heels,
$15 per pair or over. ering the knee. valued not over $12 per pair.

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Sec. 74944. Women’s textile upper footwear, Sec. 74982. Marble entertaining and Sec. 75024. Locking fixtures of iron or steel.
with open toes or open heels, serveware. Sec. 75025. Stainless steel phone handle-and-
valued not over $12 per pair. Sec. 74983. Articles of marble for kitchen stand accessories.
Sec. 74945. Children’s textile upper footwear, and dining room. Sec. 75026. Circular and S-shaped stainless
with open toes or open heels, Sec. 74984. Natural stone ledger tiles of trav- steel carabiners.
valued not over $12 per pair. ertine. Sec. 75027. Pieces of refined unwrought cop-
Sec. 74946. Oxford footwear with textile Sec. 74985. Travertine decorative tile. per cathode 99.9999 percent
upper and composite toe, val- Sec. 74986. Limestone decorative tiles. pure.
ued at $12–$20 per pair. Sec. 74987. Blank, embossed, and printed Sec. 75028. Ultra-thin and wide-width alu-
Sec. 74947. Oxford-style footwear for men or stoneware coaster disks and minum foil.
women with textile uppers, trivets. Sec. 75029. Etched capacitor aluminum foil
with an alloy safety toecap and Sec. 74988. Rolled green glass sheets. of a thickness 0.018–0.126 mm.
static dissipating protection. Sec. 74989. Framed rear-view mirrors. Sec. 75030. Stove top coffee makers.
Sec. 74948. Oxford-style work footwear with Sec. 74990. Wall mirrors, unframed. Sec. 75031. Aluminum shower caddies.
steel safety toe and static dis- Sec. 74991. Wall mirrors, framed. Sec. 75032. Step stools of aluminum.
sipating protection. Sec. 74992. Stemware (crystalline) drinking Sec. 75033. Aluminum ladders.
Sec. 74949. Women’s footwear, covering the glasses valued over $0.30 but not Sec. 75034. Circular and S-shaped aluminum
ankle but not the knee, valued over $3 each, other than those carabiners.
over $24 per pair. presented in sets. Sec. 75035. Stationary sprinklers of zinc.
Sec. 74950. Men’s textile upper footwear, not Sec. 74993. Double-walled insulated glass Sec. 75036. Tungsten waste and scrap.
covering the ankle, valued over tumblers. Sec. 75037. Cobalt alloys.
$24 per pair. Sec. 74994. Diamond-shaped stemmed wine Sec. 75038. Certain gallium (Ga).
Sec. 74951. Oxford footwear with textile up- glasses. Sec. 75039. Niobium (columbium) rings no
pers and composite toe, valued Sec. 74995. Twisted-center stemless wine thicker than 20 mm.
over $20 per pair. glass. Sec. 75040. Tungsten secondary raw mate-
Sec. 74952. Men’s mid-cut footwear with a Sec. 74996. Crystalline drinking glasses, rial.
textile upper and a protective without stems, not in sets. Sec. 75041. Gear-driven bolt cutters and pipe
toe cap. Sec. 74997. Double-walled insulated glass cutters.
Sec. 74953. Women’s footwear with leather bowls. Sec. 75042. Rotary cutters.
soles and textile uppers, open Sec. 74998. Leaf-shaped glass decanters. Sec. 75043. Food graters.
toes or heels, valued $12–$24 per Sec. 74999. Set of four appetizer plates made Sec. 75044. Hand tools for applying plastic
pair. of glass with steel caddy holder, clip fasteners to garments.
Sec. 74954. Footwear for women valued over valued at $2 each. Sec. 75045. Steel workstations with vises ad-
$20 but not over $24 per pair. Sec. 75000. Spice rack with glass jars and justable by foot pedal.
Sec. 74955. Women’s footwear with leather wooden lids valued not over $3 Sec. 75046. Fixed carbide cutter and roller
soles and textile uppers, valued each. cone drill bits.
$15–$20 per pair. Sec. 75001. Glass lens blanks for infrared ap- Sec. 75047. Rotary food graters.
Sec. 74956. Women’s footwear with leather plications. Sec. 75048. Coffee presses.
soles and textile uppers, valued Sec. 75049. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
Sec. 75002. Hair accessories of glass beads,
$20–$25 per pair. with a brew-through lid.
imitation pearls, and imitation
Sec. 74957. Women’s footwear with cork Sec. 75050. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
stones, valued less than $7.
soles and textile uppers. with no lid.
Sec. 75003. Filter bags with acid-resistant
Sec. 74958. Men’s footwear with felt soles, Sec. 75051. Vacuum insulated coffee servers
coating, of woven fiberglass
not covering the ankle, valued with fitted hinged lid.
laminated to ePTFE, weighing
$20 per pair or higher. Sec. 75052. Commercial vacuum insulated
at least 325 g/m2 but not over
Sec. 74959. Women’s and girls’ footwear with coffee servers with sight gauge.
350 g/m2.
cork uppers, valued less than Sec. 75053. Commercial vacuum insulated
Sec. 75004. Fiberglass replacement wicks for
$25 per pair. coffee servers with plastic base.
outdoor garden torch.
Sec. 74960. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75054. Commercial vacuum insulated
Sec. 75005. Filter bags of woven fiberglass
hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per coffee servers with plastic base
fabric laminated to an ePTFE,
pair, covering the ankle. and stand.
with a polytetrafluoroethylene Sec. 75055. Craft knives with fixed pen-like
Sec. 74961. Women’s footwear with cow/calf coated backing, not acid resist-
hair uppers, valued $35–$40 per or retractable blades.
ant, weighing at least 721 g/m2 Sec. 75056. Craft knives.
pair, not covering the ankle. but not over 771 g/m2.
Sec. 74962. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75057. Blades for craft knives with non-
Sec. 75006. Silver catalyst. fixed blades.
hair uppers, valued $19–$25 per Sec. 75007. Silver round blanks.
pair. Sec. 75058. Ergonomic pinking shears.
Sec. 75008. Ferroboron alloy. Sec. 75059. Spring-action scissors.
Sec. 74963. Women’s footwear with cow/calf Sec. 75009. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded
hair uppers, valued $50–$55 per Sec. 75060. Electronic locks for lockers.
main body combo castings for Sec. 75061. Luggage locks of base metal,
pair. residential fuel oil tanks.
Sec. 74964. Women’s footwear, leather soles packaged for retail sale.
Sec. 75010. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75062. Key-operated door handles, push-
and rubber/plastic uppers, val- vent caps for residential fuel oil
ued $16–$18 per pair. pull-rotate.
tanks. Sec. 75063. Vent mounted magnetic mobile
Sec. 74965. Women’s footwear with cow/calf
Sec. 75011. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded phone holder for automobiles.
hair uppers, valued $19–$34 per
bushings for residential fuel oil Sec. 75064. Dash mounted magnetic mobile
pair.
tanks. phone holder for automobiles.
Sec. 74966. Footwear for women, valued over
Sec. 75012. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75065. Windshield mounted magnetic
$50 but not over $60 per pair.
tank adapters for residential mobile phone holder for auto-
Sec. 74967. Calf hair upper footwear.
Sec. 74968. Gaiters of man-made fibers. fuel oil tanks. mobiles.
Sec. 74969. Hats of vegetable fibers. Sec. 75013. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75066. Steel latches with plastic plung-
Sec. 74970. Hairnets. fill alarm main body for resi- ers.
Sec. 74971. Cotton knit hats, valued $8 or dential fuel oil tanks. Sec. 75067. Non-key-operated door handles.
less. Sec. 75014. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75068. Curtain rings.
Sec. 74972. Babies’ woven cotton hats. fill box caps for residential fuel Sec. 75069. Brackets.
Sec. 74973. Hats of man-made fiber, valued oil tanks. Sec. 75070. Curtain rods.
$5–$25. Sec. 75015. Cast iron nonmalleable threaded Sec. 75071. Curtain rod hardware.
Sec. 74974. Waterproof and insulated hats leg flanges for residential fuel Sec. 75072. Curtain tiebacks.
with ear flaps, valued over $15. oil tanks. Sec. 75073. Curtain rod finials.
Sec. 74975. Fishing wading staffs. Sec. 75016. Portable gas cooking stoves. Sec. 75074. Curved shower rods.
Sec. 74976. Plastic plants for aquariums, not Sec. 75017. Portable outdoor cookers. Sec. 75075. Shower hooks and rings.
glued or bound. Sec. 75018. Self-anchored beverage con- Sec. 75076. Straight shower rods.

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Sec. 74977. Natural stone ledger tile of sand- tainers. Sec. 75077. Steel window rods.
stone. Sec. 75019. Stainless steel handmade kitchen Sec. 75078. Antitheft steel cases with digital
Sec. 74978. Marble mosaic and pebble tiles. sinks. locks.
Sec. 74979. Natural stone limestone tiles. Sec. 75020. Loose frame baskets. Sec. 75079. Stainless steel hose kits.
Sec. 74980. Natural stone marble tiles. Sec. 75021. Two-story fire escape ladders. Sec. 75080. Stainless steel hoses.
Sec. 74981. Waterjet natural stone mosaic Sec. 75022. Three-story fire escape ladders. Sec. 75081. Wrist watch strap buckles not
tile. Sec. 75023. Work support stands of steel. over 18 mm.

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Sec. 75082. Wrist watch strap buckles over 18 Sec. 75134. Keg spears with pressure release Sec. 75177. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries,
mm. valves. rated at 15 ampere-hours or
Sec. 75083. Used cylinder heads. Sec. 75135. Multiport distribution control- more.
Sec. 75084. Cylinder heads used solely or lers. Sec. 75178. Cell box assemblies, weighing 15
principally with certain en- Sec. 75136. Subsea modular trees. kg or more but not over 18 kg.
gines. Sec. 75137. Flow selector unit-multi-port 6- Sec. 75179. Cell box assemblies, weighing 30
Sec. 75085. Engine blocks. branch engine crankshafts. kg or more but not over 36 kg.
Sec. 75086. Swirler assemblies for turbines. Sec. 75138. Engine crankshafts. Sec. 75180. Cell box assemblies, weighing 36
Sec. 75087. Barrels for fuel mixing. Sec. 75139. Turbocharger journal bearings. kg or more but not over 49 kg.
Sec. 75088. Injector assemblies for certain Sec. 75140. Mid-range bearing housings. Sec. 75181. Cell box assemblies NX.
turbines. Sec. 75141. Heavy duty bearing housings. Sec. 75182. Food processors with a capacity
Sec. 75089. Stem assemblies for certain tur- Sec. 75142. Fixed ration gear boxes. greater than 2.9 liters but not
Sec. 75143. Track drive gear boxes. exceeding 3.1 liters.
bines. Sec. 75144. Swing bearing assembly.
Sec. 75090. Tip assemblies for non-gas tur- Sec. 75183. Food processors with a capacity
Sec. 75145. Gears for use in machinery or
bines. greater than 1.6 liters but not
within engines.
Sec. 75091. High pressure fuel pumps. Sec. 75146. 14Y stepper motors. exceeding 2.2 liters.
Sec. 75092. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75147. Air door actuators. Sec. 75184. Cordless hand blenders.
364x333x485 mm. Sec. 75148. Servo motors. Sec. 75185. Cordless hand mixers.
Sec. 75093. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75149. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 75186. Corded hand blenders.
297x260x420 mm. NdFeb magnet motors, with Sec. 75187. Burr coffee grinders.
Sec. 75094. Dry scroll vacuum pumps Sec. 75188. Electric food processors with
output under 18.65 W.
254x260x420 mm. Sec. 75150. DC brushed rhombic winding bowl scraper.
Sec. 75095. Dry scroll vacuum pumps NdFeB magnet motors. Sec. 75189. Electric food processors with
181x140x358 mm. Sec. 75151. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- snap-locking lid.
Sec. 75096. Turbomolecular vacuum pumps. NiCo magnet motors, with out- Sec. 75190. Electric juice extractors.
Sec. 75097. Rotary vane vacuum pumps val- Sec. 75191. Electric drink mixers.
put under 18.65 W.
ued over $500 each. Sec. 75152. DC brushless rhombic winding Sec. 75192. Spiralizing food processors with a
Sec. 75098. Vacuum diffusion pumps valued NdFeB magnet motors, with capacity equal to or greater
over $900 each. output under 18.65 W. than 2.36 liters but not exceed-
Sec. 75099. Hand- or foot-operated air pumps. Sec. 75153. DC brushed rhombic winding ing 2.64 liters.
Sec. 75100. Roof vent fans. NdFeB magnet motors, with Sec. 75193. Spiralizing food processors with a
Sec. 75101. 12-Amp corded electric leaf blow- output over 18.65 but not over capacity equal to or greater
ers. 37.5 W. than 2.83 liters but not exceed-
Sec. 75102. Cordless battery powered leaf Sec. 75154. DC brushed rhombic winding Al- ing 3.07 liters.
blowers not exceeding 20 volts. NiCo magnet motors, with out- Sec. 75194. Dicing food processors.
Sec. 75103. Cordless battery powered leaf put over 18.65 W but not over Sec. 75195. Compact food processor with
blowers between 20 and 60 V. 37.5 W. smoothie function.
Sec. 75104. Fan assemblies for cab climate Sec. 75155. DC brushless slotless rhombic Sec. 75196. Juice extractors.
winding NdFeB magnet motors Sec. 75197. Integrated baby food making sys-
systems.
output over 18.65 W but not tems.
Sec. 75105. Aquarium air pumps.
Sec. 75198. Electric juice mixers and grind-
Sec. 75106. Heat pumps for residential use. over 37.5 W.
Sec. 75156. DC brushed rhombic winding ers.
Sec. 75107. Heat pumps (outdoor units) for
NdFeB magnet motors output Sec. 75199. Ultrasonic humidifiers.
split air conditioner systems.
Sec. 75200. Automatic litterboxes, valued no
Sec. 75108. High-wall indoor units. over 37.5 W but not over 74.6 W.
Sec. 75157. DC brushless slotless rhombic more than $100.
Sec. 75109. Single-zone outdoor units.
Sec. 75201. Electric toothbrushes.
Sec. 75110. Mini heat pumps for split air con- winding NdFeB magnet motors
Sec. 75202. Ultrasonic cool/warm mist hu-
ditioner systems. output over 37.5 W but not over
midifiers with aromatherapy.
Sec. 75111. Multi-zone outdoor unit ductless 74.6 W.
Sec. 75203. 2-in-1 can opener.
systems. Sec. 75158. Motors.
Sec. 75159. DC motors of an output exceeding Sec. 75204. Food spiralizing devices.
Sec. 75112. Indoor units of split air condi- Sec. 75205. Ceramic bowls.
tioner systems. 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W.
Sec. 75206. Food grinders for certain
Sec. 75113. Ductless 18000 BTU heat pumps, Sec. 75160. DC motors, of an output exceed-
electromechanical stand food
single zone inverter. ing 74.6 W but not exceeding 735
mixers.
Sec. 75114. Single-phase heat pump. W.
Sec. 75161. DC brushed rhombic winding Sec. 75207. Pasta press extruders for certain
Sec. 75115. Steel vacuum pitchers with plas- stand food mixers.
tic hinged lid. NdFeB magnet motors output
Sec. 75208. Stainless steel bowls for certain
Sec. 75116. Oil filters. over 74.6 W but not over 735 W.
Sec. 75162. DC brushless slotless rhombic electromechanical stand food
Sec. 75117. Battery powered nasal irrigators. mixers, with capacity greater
Sec. 75118. Struts to absorb vibration. winding NdFeB magnet motors
output over 74.6 W but not over than 4.2 liters but not exceeding
Sec. 75119. Table saws (25.4 cm.), operable 4.8 liters.
corded and cordless. 735 W.
Sec. 75163. DC motors of an output exceeding Sec. 75209. Stainless steel bowls for certain
Sec. 75120. Sliding miter saws (25.4 cm) with electromechanical stand food
laser, corded and cordless. 750 W but not exceeding 14.92
kW. mixers, with capacity greater
Sec. 75121. Electromechanical rotary ham- than 2.8 liters but not exceeding
mers, corded and cordless. Sec. 75164. DC electric motor for non-air-
craft gas turbines. 3.4 liters.
Sec. 75122. Electromechanical hammer im- Sec. 75210. Stainless steel bowls for certain
Sec. 75165. AC alternators.
pact drivers, corded and electromechanical stand food
Sec. 75166. AC alternators with copper
cordless. mixers, with capacity greater
windings.
Sec. 75123. Rotary hammer drill tools with Sec. 75167. Wound stators and rotor assem- than 5.6 liters but not exceeding
self-contained electric motor. blies. 8.6 liters.
Sec. 75124. Drill driver tools with self-con- Sec. 75168. Rotors. Sec. 75211. Pasta rollers and cutters for
tained electric motor. Sec. 75169. Stators for washing machines, stand food mixers.
Sec. 75125. Extruders. with a 27-tooth design. Sec. 75212. Glass bowls for certain
Sec. 75126. Three-dimensional drawing pens. Sec. 75170. Stators for washing machines, electromechanical stand food
Sec. 75127. Professional grade three-dimen- with an 18-tooth design. mixers.
sional drawing pens. Sec. 75171. Rotors for washing machines, Sec. 75213. Body trimmers for detailed hair
Sec. 75128. Electric multi-functional blower with a height of 60.8 mm. trimming.
vacuums. Sec. 75172. Rotors for washing machines, Sec. 75214. Hair clipper sets.
Sec. 75129. Autosamplers (multisamplers) for with a height of 49 mm. Sec. 75215. Rechargeable trimmers for trim-
liquid chromatographs. Sec. 75173. 6 V lead-acid storage batteries. ming human hair.
Sec. 75130. Autosamplers (vialsamplers) for Sec. 75174. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries, Sec. 75216. PCB assemblies for clippers and

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liquid chromatographs. used for the auxiliary source of trimmers.
Sec. 75131. Hydraulic hammer assembly. power. Sec. 75217. LED bicycle wheel spoke lights.
Sec. 75132. Segmented bladder-operated Sec. 75175. Lead-acid storage batteries, used Sec. 75218. Bicycle rear lights.
molds, with more than 25-inch for wheelchairs. Sec. 75219. Portable electric lamps.
rim diameter. Sec. 75176. 12 V lead-acid storage batteries, Sec. 75220. Space heaters.
Sec. 75133. Used valves for directional con- rated at less than 15 ampere- Sec. 75221. Microwave ovens with capacity
trol. hours. not exceeding 22.5 liters.

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Sec. 75222. Microwave ovens with capacity Sec. 75264. Vacuum steel insulated carafes Sec. 75307. Clipless bicycle pedals and parts
exceeding 22.5 liters but not ex- for household coffee machines, thereof.
ceeding 31 liters. of a kind used with deep ultra- Sec. 75308. Carbon fiber bicycle seatposts.
Sec. 75223. Low-profile microwave ovens violet lithography machines. Sec. 75309. Bicycle handlebar tape, other
with electronic opening mecha- Sec. 75265. Vacuum steel bodies with inner than silicon or leather tape.
nism and integral range hood. and outer steel layers. Sec. 75310. Trailer cycles.
Sec. 75224. Low-profile microwave ovens Sec. 75266. Lamp-holder housings of plastic. Sec. 75311. Dropper seatposts.
with push button opening Sec. 75267. 660 W, 125 V, lamp-holder with Sec. 75312. Bicycle fenders.
mechanism and integral range two 15 amp outlets. Sec. 75313. Bicycle handlebars.
hood. Sec. 75268. Combination duplex receptacle/ Sec. 75314. Multi-functional steel carts.
Sec. 75225. Low-profile microwave ovens outlet and USB charger, 15–20 Sec. 75315. Non-mechanically propelled in-
with electronic opening mecha- amp, 125 V. dustrial hand truck.
nism and without a range hood. Sec. 75269. Range and dryer receptacles. Sec. 75316. Moving dollies.
Sec. 75226. Searing grills. Sec. 75270. Residential grade receptacles. Sec. 75317. Paragliders, paraglider wings and
Sec. 75227. Automatic drip coffee makers. Sec. 75271. Residential and commercial USB paraglider harnesses.
Sec. 75228. Espresso machines. receptacles. Sec. 75318. Sailing catamarans and power
Sec. 75229. Coffee makers with dishwasher Sec. 75272. Power strips. catamarans.
safe removable parts. Sec. 75273. Surge protectors. Sec. 75319. Projection lenses.
Sec. 75230. Single-service coffee makers with Sec. 75274. Programmable controllers for ar- Sec. 75320. Mounted optical lenses.
milk frothers. chitectural lighting. Sec. 75321. Objective lenses for broadcast
Sec. 75231. Electric coffee makers with dual Sec. 75275. Electronic modular control pan- cameras.
dispensers. els for generators. Sec. 75322. Objective lenses for cinema cam-
Sec. 75232. Electric coffee makers for brew- Sec. 75276. Power distribution modules and eras.
ing capsules. programmable controllers. Sec. 75323. Magnifying spectacles.
Sec. 75233. Automatic or manual pour over Sec. 75277. Glass capacitive touchscreen as- Sec. 75324. LCD television panel assemblies,
coffee makers. semblies with LCD. with a video display measuring
Sec. 75234. Removable reservoir Sec. 75278. Lamps containing deuterium gas over 175.26 cm.
coffeemakers. without radio-frequency identi-
Sec. 75235. Single serve coffee makers. Sec. 75325. LCD television panel assemblies,
fication (RFID). with a video display measuring
Sec. 75236. 2-way coffee makers with a 12-cup Sec. 75279. Lamps containing deuterium gas
carafe and a pod brewer. over 149.86 cm but not over
with radio-frequency identifica- 175.26 cm.
Sec. 75237. Rapid cold brew and hot coffee tion (RFID).
makers. Sec. 75326. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 75280. Fiber channel coaxial cables of with a video display measuring
Sec. 75238. Electric kettles. silver-plated copper conductors
Sec. 75239. Electric toasters with even-toast over 139.7 cm but not over 149.86
and expanded ePTFE cm.
feature.
dielectrics. Sec. 75327. LCD television panel assemblies,
Sec. 75240. Electric toasters with 6.5 inch
Sec. 75281. Insulated coaxial cables, of a with a video display measuring
slots.
Sec. 75241. Electric toasters with 37 mm kind used with deep ultraviolet over 137.16 cm but not over 139.7
wide slots, with an under-base lithography machines. cm.
Sec. 75282. Coaxial cables insulated with
cord wrap. Sec. 75328. Housings designed for infrared
Sec. 75242. 2- and 4- slot toasters, not having ePTFE, vapor sealed, of a kind
lenses.
a button to keep toaster con- used with deep ultraviolet li-
Sec. 75329. Electronic temperature indica-
tents warm after toasting. thography machines.
tors, weighing 14.2 g.
Sec. 75243. 2-slot toasters, with a button to Sec. 75283. Coaxial cables insulated with
Sec. 75330. Electronic temperature indica-
keep toaster content warm ePTFE, non-vapor sealed, of a
tors, weighing 64.4 g.
after toasting. kind used with deep ultraviolet
Sec. 75331. Electronic temperature indica-
Sec. 75244. Electric toasters with double- lithography machines.
tors, weighing 430 g.
slice slots. Sec. 75284. Low speed automotive ethernet
Sec. 75332. Global cargo trackers, weighing
Sec. 75245. Electric toasters with 37 mm USB harnesses.
660 g.
wide slots, with a retractable Sec. 75285. High speed autolink cable USB
Sec. 75333. Temperature data monitors,
cord. harnesses.
weighing 115 g.
Sec. 75246. Electric pressure cookers rated Sec. 75286. Insulated electric conductors, of
Sec. 75334. Temperature data monitors,
more than 800 W but not more a kind used with extreme ultra-
weighing 138.9 g.
than 1,000 W, with a capacity of violet lithography machines.
Sec. 75335. Temperature data monitors,
not less than 5 liters. Sec. 75287. Insulated electric conductors, of
weighing 133.2 g.
Sec. 75247. Electric pressure cookers rated a kind used with deep ultra-
Sec. 75336. Parts and accessories of bicycle
more than 1,200 W but not more violet lithography machines.
Sec. 75288. Insulated electric conductors, of speedometers.
than 1,400 W, with a capacity of Sec. 75337. Wired remote controllers.
less than 5 liters. a kind used with optical instru-
Sec. 75338. Analog/digital wrist watches.
Sec. 75248. Electric pressure cookers rated ments.
Sec. 75289. Rings, blocks, and other insu- Sec. 75339. Mechanical wrist watches.
more than 1,000 W but not more Sec. 75340. Mechanical wrist watches with
than 1,200 W, with a capacity of lating fittings of quartz.
Sec. 75290. Front tire splash guards for vehi- leather or other band.
less than 5 liters. Sec. 75341. Analog pocket watches.
Sec. 75249. Contoured heating pads. cles.
Sec. 75291. Rear tire splash guards for vehi- Sec. 75342. Projection alarm clocks, non-
Sec. 75250. Slow cookers with non-stick ce- atomic.
ramic coated stoneware. cles.
Sec. 75292. Automatic gear boxes. Sec. 75343. Projection atomic alarm clocks.
Sec. 75251. Heating pads. Sec. 75344. Analog wall clocks without ther-
Sec. 75252. Programmable slow cookers with Sec. 75293. Suspension systems (struts) for
off-highway trucks. mometer, hygrometer, or ba-
digital display.
Sec. 75294. Suspension system stabilizer rometer gauges.
Sec. 75253. 8-Quart electric slow cookers.
Sec. 75254. Programmable slow cookers. bars. Sec. 75345. Analog clocks with thermometer
Sec. 75255. Electric slow cookers with lock- Sec. 75295. Tie rod assemblies. and hygrometer.
ing lid. Sec. 75296. Used axle housings. Sec. 75346. Atomic analog wall clocks.
Sec. 75256. Double flip waffle makers with Sec. 75297. Used parts for power trains. Sec. 75347. Atomic digital clocks.
removable grids. Sec. 75298. Front windshield covers. Sec. 75348. Analog kitchen timers.
Sec. 75257. Ice cream waffle cone and bowl Sec. 75299. Expansion chambers. Sec. 75349. Wrist watch movements having
makers. Sec. 75300. Bicycle racks for car roofs. over one jewel and less than 7
Sec. 75258. Electric breakfast sandwich mak- Sec. 75301. High pressure fuel injector rails. jewels.
ers. Sec. 75302. Stand-up bicycles, having both Sec. 75350. Watch movements having over 7
Sec. 75259. Pressure cookers. wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in di- jewels and under 17 jewels.
Sec. 75260. 10-quart programmable slow ameter. Sec. 75351. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ over 41
cookers. Sec. 75303. Elliptical cycles, with wheels not mm in diameter.

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Sec. 75261. Polished stainless steel 1.5-quart exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter. Sec. 75352. Watch cases or ‘‘bodies’’ not over
tea kettles. Sec. 75304. Bicycle frames, other than of 41 mm in diameter.
Sec. 75262. Egg bite makers. steel, valued $600 or less. Sec. 75353. Watch case bezels, backs, and
Sec. 75263. Vacuum steel insulated coffee ca- Sec. 75305. Internal gear bicycle hubs, other centers.
rafes, of a kind used with deep than two or three speeds. Sec. 75354. Watch case parts.
ultraviolet lithography ma- Sec. 75306. Bicycle pedals other than clipless Sec. 75355. Stainless steel watch bracelets.
chines. pedals. Sec. 75356. Watch dials.

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Sec. 75357. Watch crowns. Sec. 75410. Multimodality fitness equipment TITLE V—AUTHORIZATION OF
Sec. 75358. Watch hands. with integrated power sensor to APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 75359. Acoustic guitars. measure the user’s upper body Sec. 76001. Authorization of additional ap-
Sec. 75360. Console digital pianos. power input. propriations.
Sec. 75361. Grand digital pianos. Sec. 75411. Parts and accessories for tread-
Sec. 75362. Electronic 61-key keyboards. TITLE VI—CUSTOMS USER FEES
mills.
Sec. 75363. Electric guitars and acoustic/ Sec. 75412. Parts and accessories for Sec. 77001. Extension of customs user fees.
electric guitars. ellipticals. SEC. 70002. APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COM-
Sec. 75364. Memory foam travel pillows. Sec. 75413. Parts and accessories for sta- MITTEES DEFINED.
Sec. 75365. Lighting for wall installation. tionary exercise cycles. In this division, the term ‘‘appropriate
Sec. 75366. Decorative bathroom fan assem- Sec. 75414. Parts and accessories for weight congressional committees’’ means the Com-
blies (lighting fixtures) assem- training equipment. mittee on Finance of the Senate and the
blies. Sec. 75415. Parts and accessories for certain Committee on Ways and Means of the House
Sec. 75367. Metal household floor lamps. of Representatives.
exercise equipment machines.
Sec. 75368. Solar powered pathway lights,
Sec. 75416. Lateral elliptical machines. TITLE I—TRADING CONSISTENT WITH
each measuring between 36.8 cm Sec. 75417. Adjustable-weight kettlebells.
and 42 cm in height. AMERICAN VALUES
Sec. 75418. Adjustable-weight barbell.
Sec. 75369. Solar powered pathway lights, Subtitle A—Preventing Importation of Goods
Sec. 75419. Exercise cycles with dual-posi-
each measuring between 45 cm Produced by Forced Labor
tion handgrips.
and 48 cm in height. Sec. 75420. Exercise cycles with single hand- SEC. 71001. INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGATIONS
Sec. 75370. Exterior exit viewing lights, dual grips. OF GOODS PRODUCED BY FORCED
beam. Sec. 75421. Upright exercise cycles. LABOR.
Sec. 75371. LED flameless candles. Sec. 75422. Recumbent exercise cycles with Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
Sec. 75372. Aquarium LED light strands. U.S.C. 1307) is amended—
touchscreen consoles.
Sec. 75373. LED light modules for bathroom (1) by striking ‘‘All’’ and inserting the fol-
Sec. 75423. Leaning exercise cycles.
fans/lights. Sec. 75424. Rod gyms, with vertical bench. lowing:
Sec. 75374. Aquarium LED light sticks. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—All’’;
Sec. 75425. Rod and resistance gyms, with
Sec. 75375. Aquarium LED light strips. (2) by striking ‘‘ ‘Forced labor’, as herein
flat benches.
Sec. 75376. Decorative votive candle holders. used, shall mean’’ and inserting the fol-
Sec. 75426. Foldable treadmills, with LCD
Sec. 75377. Candle jar shades. lowing:
Sec. 75378. Non-electrical lighting. consoles with control keypads.
Sec. 75427. Foldable treadmills, with ‘‘(c) FORCED LABOR DEFINED.—In this sec-
Sec. 75379. Outdoor garden or patio torches
touchscreen consoles measuring tion, the term ‘forced labor’ means’’; and
of bamboo construction.
Sec. 75380. Outdoor garden or patio torches 44.5 cm or less. (3) by inserting after subsection (a), as des-
of non-bamboo construction. Sec. 75428. Indoor cycling machines with ignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Sec. 75381. Indoor oil lamps with base of wireless data touchscreen dis- ‘‘(b) FORCED LABOR DIVISION.—
glass or metal. plays. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in
Sec. 75382. Outdoor garden torches for table- Sec. 75429. Indoor cycling machines with the Office of Trade of U.S. Customs and Bor-
top use. LCD consoles and two water der Protection a Forced Labor Division,
Sec. 75383. Glass lens arrays for spotlights. bottle holders. which shall—
Sec. 75384. Lamp shades. Sec. 75430. Indoor cycling machines with ‘‘(A) receive and investigate allegations of
Sec. 75385. Galvanized steel LED downlight LCD consoles and single water goods, wares, articles, or merchandise mined,
housing frames. bottle holder. produced, or manufactured using forced
Sec. 75386. Aluminum cylinders for LED Sec. 75431. Recumbent elliptical machines. labor; and
lighting fixtures. Sec. 75432. Fitness equipment combining the ‘‘(B) coordinate with other agencies to en-
Sec. 75387. Galvanized steel brackets and functions of an elliptical and a force the prohibition under subsection (a).
plates for LED lighting fix- stair stepper, weight over 90 ‘‘(2) PRIORITIZATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.—In
tures. kgs. prioritizing investigations under paragraph
Sec. 75388. Aluminum LED downlight reflec- Sec. 75433. Foldable treadmills with (1)(A), the Forced Labor Division shall—
tors. touchscreen console greater ‘‘(A) consult closely with the Bureau of
Sec. 75389. Outdoor garden torch replace- than 44.4 cm. International Labor Affairs of the Depart-
ment canisters. Sec. 75434. Interactive indoor cycling exer- ment of Labor and the Office to Monitor and
Sec. 75390. Iris subassemblies for moving cise cycles. Combat Trafficking in Persons of the De-
lights. Sec. 75435. Multimodality fitness equipment, partment of State; and
Sec. 75391. Zoom modules for automated with integrated contact grip ‘‘(B) take into account—
moving lights. heart rate monitors. ‘‘(i) the complicity of—
Sec. 75392. Golf club heads for fairway Sec. 75436. Fishing reels valued not over ‘‘(I) the government of the foreign county
woods. $2.70 each, pre-spooled, with rod in which the instance of forced labor is al-
Sec. 75393. Golf club shafts for putters. and fishing line. leged to have occurred; and
Sec. 75394. Steel golf club shafts, other than Sec. 75437. Fishing reels valued not over ‘‘(II) the government of any other country
for putters. $2.70 each. that has facilitated the use of forced labor in
Sec. 75395. Golf club shaft assemblies. Sec. 75438. Hard artificial crankbaits. the country described in subclause (I);
Sec. 75396. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 75439. Collapsible big game decoys. ‘‘(ii) the ranking of the governments de-
extra stiff flex. Sec. 75440. Vacuum steel hinged lid pitchers, scribed in clause (i) in the most recent report
Sec. 75397. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, not exceeding 1 liter. on trafficking in persons required by section
extra stiff flex. Sec. 75441. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav- 110(b)(1) of the Trafficking Victims Protec-
Sec. 75398. Graphite irons golf club shafts, ing a capacity exceeding 1 liter tion Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107(b)(1));
extra stiff flex. but not exceeding 2 liters. ‘‘(iii) whether the good involved in the al-
Sec. 75399. Graphite driver golf club shafts, Sec. 75442. Vacuum insulated drinkware hav- leged instance of forced labor is included in
regular, senior, adult, or ladies ing a capacity exceeding 2 liters the most recent list of goods produced by
flex. but not exceeding 4 liters. child labor or forced labor required by sec-
Sec. 75400. Graphite golf club driver shafts, Sec. 75443. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee tion 105(b)(1)(2)(C) of the Trafficking Victims
stiff flex. servers over 2 liters.
Sec. 75401. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts, Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (22
Sec. 75444. Vacuum glass lined steel coffee U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)(C)); and
regular, senior, adult, or ladies servers over 2 liters with lever
flex. ‘‘(iv) the effect taking action with respect
dispensing. to the alleged instance of forced labor would
Sec. 75402. Graphite hybrid golf club shafts,
PART II—EXISTING DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND have in eradicating forced labor from the
stiff flex.
Sec. 75403. Graphite irons golf club shafts, REDUCTIONS supply chain of the United States.
regular, senior, adult, or ladies Sec. 75451. Extension of certain existing ‘‘(3) QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS REQUIRED.—Not
flex. duty suspensions and reduc- less frequently than every 90 days, the
Sec. 75404. Graphite irons golf club shafts, tions and other modifications. Forced Labor Division shall provide briefings
stiff flex. PART III—EFFECTIVE DATE to the Committee on Finance of the Senate

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Sec. 75405. Pickleball paddles. and the Committee on Ways and Means of
Sec. 75461. Effective date.
Sec. 75406. Pickleballs. the House of Representatives regarding—
Sec. 75407. Exercise cycles. Subtitle C—Reauthorization of American ‘‘(A) allegations received under paragraph
Sec. 75408. Stationary trainers. Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (1);
Sec. 75409. Multimodality fitness equipment, Sec. 75471. Reauthorization of American ‘‘(B) the prioritization of investigations of
without integrated contact grip Manufacturing Competitiveness such allegations under paragraph (2); and
heart rate monitor. Act of 2016. ‘‘(C) progress made toward—

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‘‘(i) issuing withhold release orders for section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. (e) UPDATES TO AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL
goods, wares, articles, or merchandise mined, 1307). ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM.—
produced, or manufactured using forced (3) HUMAN TRAFFICKING.—The term ‘‘human (1) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—Not later than 180
labor; and trafficking’’ has the meaning given the term days after the date of the enactment of this
‘‘(ii) making findings in and closing inves- ‘‘severe forms of trafficking in persons’’ in Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the
tigations conducted under paragraph (1).’’. section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Pro- Secretary of Homeland Security acting
SEC. 71002. SEAFOOD IMPORT MONITORING PRO- tection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102). through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs
GRAM. (4) ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, OR UNREGULATED and Border Protection, shall develop and im-
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- FISHING.—The term ‘‘illegal, unreported, or plement a strategy to improve the quality
lowing: unregulated fishing’’ means any activity set and verifiability of the following data ele-
(1) It remains the policy of the United forth in paragraph (3) of the International ments in the Automated Commercial Envi-
States to take action to curtail the global Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Elimi- ronment system:
trade in seafood and seafood products derived nate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (A) Authorization to fish.
from illegal, unreported, or unregulated fish- Fishing, adopted at the 24th Session of the (B) Unique vessel identifier (if available).
ing, including the links of such trade to Committee on Fisheries of the Food and Ag- (C) Catch document identifier.
forced labor and transnational organized il- riculture Organization of the United Nations (D) Location of wild caught harvest and
legal activity. in Rome on March 2, 2001. landing or aquaculture location.
(2) The Federal Government and State au- (5) SEAFOOD.—The term ‘‘seafood’’ means (E) Type of fishing gear used to harvest the
fish, shellfish, processed fish, fish meal, fish.
thorities have implemented measures to pre-
shellfish products, and all other forms of ma- (F) Name of farm or aquaculture facility.
vent United States persons from engaging in
rine animal and plant life other than marine (G) Location of farm or aquaculture facil-
illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing,
mammals and birds. ity.
using forced labor in the production of sea-
(6) SEAFOOD IMPORT MONITORING PROGRAM.— (2) PRIORITIZATION.—The strategy devel-
food, and fraudulently concealing relevant
The term ‘‘Seafood Import Monitoring Pro- oped and implemented under paragraph (1)
information concerning the production of
gram’’ means the risk-based seafood shall prioritize the use of enumerated data
seafood, including—
traceability program administered by the types, such as checkboxes, dropdown menus,
(A) enhanced enforcement activities by the
Administrator of the National Oceanic and or radio buttons, among other options, rath-
Coast Guard and effective enforcement by
Atmospheric Administration and described er than open text fields.
Federal and State authorities of criminal (f) EXPANSION OF DATA UNDER THE SEAFOOD
and civil penalties; in section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal
IMPORT MONITORING PROGRAM.—
(B) actions taken by the National Marine Regulations (or any successor regulation).
(1) ADDITIONAL DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR
Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’
SEAFOOD IMPORT MONITORING PROGRAM DATA
and Atmospheric Administration to enhance means the Secretary of Commerce, acting
COLLECTION.—
traceability of seafood produced in the through the Administrator of the National
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year
United States, including actions taken pur- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
after the date of the enactment of this Act,
suant to division B of the Consolidated Ap- (8) UNIQUE VESSEL IDENTIFIER.—The term
the Secretary shall amend section 300.324 of
propriations Act, 2018 (Public Law 115–141; ‘‘unique vessel identifier’’ means a unique
title 50, Code of Federal Regulations—
132 Stat. 400) and the Magnuson-Stevens number, including a number issued by the (i) to require an importer of record to pro-
Fishery Conservation and Management Act International Maritime Organization, that vide, for each entry subject to the Seafood
(16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); and stays with a vessel for the duration of the Import Monitoring Program—
(C) inspections undertaken by the Food vessel’s life, regardless of changes in flag, (I) the location of the catch or cultivation,
and Drug Administration and the Depart- ownership, or name, or other changes to the including—
ment of Agriculture of aquaculture facilities vessel. (aa) the geographic location at a resolution
in the United States. (c) DEFINITION OF ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, OR of not less than 1 degree latitude by 1 degree
(3) Seafood that is the result of illegal, un- UNREGULATED FISHING.— longitude;
reported, or unregulated fishing, forced (1) HIGH SEAS DRIFTNET FISHING MORATO- (bb) the International Organization for
labor, or human trafficking may still enter RIUM PROTECTION ACT.—Section 609(e) of the Standardization country code if the catch
United States commerce as those conditions High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Pro- occurs in the exclusive economic zone of a
remain a severe problem in the global fish- tection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826j(e)) is amended to country;
eries sector, as reflected in reports and stud- read as follows: (cc) any regional fisheries management or-
ies prepared by the United States Inter- ‘‘(e) ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, OR UNREGU- ganization having jurisdiction over the
national Trade Commission (USITC), the LATED FISHING DEFINED.—In this title, the catch, if the catch occurs within the jurisdic-
International Labour Organization (ILO), term ‘illegal, unreported, or unregulated tion of any such organization; and
and the Food and Agriculture Organization fishing’ means any activity set forth in para- (dd) the Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations (FAO). graph (3) of the International Plan of Action major fishing area code;
(4) According to a study and model by the to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Un- (II) paper records or electronic reports of
USITC published in March 2021, nearly 11 reported and Unregulated Fishing, adopted chain-of-custody that identify, including
percent of total United States seafood im- at the 24th Session of the Committee on with unique vessel identifiers as applicable,
ports and more than 13 percent of United Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Orga- each custodian of the seafood or seafood
States imports caught at sea in 2019 were de- nization of the United Nations in Rome on product, including each—
rived from illegal, unreported, or unregu- March 2, 2001.’’. (aa) aquaculture facility, transshipper,
lated fishing. (2) MAGNUSON-STEVENS FISHERY CONSERVA- processor, storage facility, and distributor;
(5) As recognized by the FAO, traceability TION AND MANAGEMENT ACT.—Section 3 of the and
of fish and fishery products is critical for Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and (bb) applicable physical address of each
verifying the integrity of a supply chain and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802) is amend- such custodian;
ensures the quality and safety of the fishery ed— (III) the maritime mobile service identity
products of the supply chain, the legality of (A) by redesignating paragraphs (22) number of each harvesting and trans-
such products, and that such products origi- through (50) as paragraphs (23) through (51), shipment vessel; and
nate from fisheries that are sustainably respectively; and (IV) the beneficial owner of each har-
managed. (B) by inserting after paragraph (21) the vesting and transshipment vessel or aqua-
(6) Effective implementation of the Agree- following: culture facility, as applicable;
ment on Port State Measures to Prevent, ‘‘(22) The term ‘illegal, unreported, or un- (ii) to require an importer of record to sub-
Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, regulated fishing’ means any activity set mit data under the Seafood Import Moni-
and Unregulated Fishing set forth by the forth in paragraph (3) the International Plan toring Program not fewer than 72 hours, and
Food and Agriculture Organization of the of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Il- not more than 15 days, before the time of
United Nations, done at Rome, Italy Novem- legal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, entry;
ber 22, 2009, and entered into force June 5, adopted at the 24th Session of the Com- (iii) to require verification and certifi-
2016, including the provisions of the agree- mittee on Fisheries of the Food and Agri- cation of harvest information by competent
ment relating to cooperation, will be en- culture Organization of the United Nations authorities at all major transfer points in
hanced by ensuring effective traceability of in Rome on March 2, 2001.’’. the supply chain, including harvest, landing,
seafood imported into the United States. (d) EXPANSION OF SEAFOOD IMPORT MONI- processing, and transshipment; and

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(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: TORING PROGRAM TO ALL SEAFOOD AND SEA- (iv) to identify all exemptions applicable
(1) CHILD LABOR.—The term ‘‘child labor’’ FOOD PRODUCTS.—Not later than 3 years after to seafood importers, including those related
has the meaning given the term ‘‘worst the date of the enactment of this Act, the to small scale fishing vessels and small scale
forms of child labor’’ in section 507 of the Secretary shall expand the Seafood Import aquaculture facilities.
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2467). Monitoring Program to apply to all seafood (B) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive, in
(2) FORCED LABOR.—The term ‘‘forced and seafood products imported into the whole or in part, the requirements under
labor’’ has the meaning given that term in United States. subparagraph (A) with respect to imports

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from a particular country under a bilateral such Act (16 U.S.C. 1826j(d) or 1826k(c)), re- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro-
or multilateral arrangement with such coun- spectively. mulgate regulations regarding the publica-
try if the Secretary certifies that each for- (B) Countries identified by an appropriate tion of a list of the entities prioritized under
eign country that is party to the arrange- regional fishery management organization paragraph (1) on the internet.
ment operates comparable regulatory pro- as being the flag state or landing location of (B) UPDATES.—Any regulation promulgated
grams that yield similar outcomes as the one or more vessels identified by other coun- under subparagraph (A) shall provide for the
United States with respect to preventing the tries or regional fisheries management orga- list described in such subparagraph to be pe-
harvest or production of seafood and seafood nizations as engaging in illegal, unreported, riodically updated in order to keep the list
products using forced labor or illegal, unre- or unregulated fishing. accurate and current.
ported, or unregulated fishing. (C) Countries identified as having human (l) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
(C) DATA ELEMENTS.—The Secretary shall trafficking or forced labor in any part of the ADMINISTRATION REPORTING.—
coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure seafood supply chain, including on vessels (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days
that the data elements described in subpara- flagged in such country, in the most recent after the end of fiscal year 2021, and every 3
graph (A) can be— Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit
(i) submitted through the International Secretary of State in accordance with sec- to the Committee on Finance and the Com-
Trade Data System Automated Commercial tion 110(b) the Trafficking Victims Protec- mittee on Commerce, Science and Transpor-
Environment to U.S. Customs and Border tion Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107(b)). tation of the Senate and the Committee on
Protection; or (D) Countries identified as producing goods Ways and Means and the Committee on Nat-
(ii) noted as absent in the Automated Com- that contain seafood using forced labor or ural Resources of the House of Representa-
mercial Environment if an element is un- child labor in the most recent List of Goods tives a report that summarizes the efforts of
available at the time of entry. Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor the National Marine Fisheries Service—
(2) INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES TRADE PER- issued by the Secretary of Labor in accord- (A) to prevent the importation of seafood
MITS.—The Secretary shall— ance with section 105(b)(2)(C) of the Traf- and seafood products harvested or produced
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of ficking Victims Protection Reauthorization using illegal, unreported, or unregulated
the enactment of this Act, commence main- Act of 2005 (22 U.S.C. 7112(b)(2)(C)). fishing, forced labor, or human trafficking
taining, and publish on the website of the (E) Countries identified as at risk for ;and
National Marine Fisheries Service, a list of human trafficking, including forced labor, in (B) to address fraudulent seafood imports.
all International Fisheries Trade Permit their seafood catching and processing indus- (2) CONTENTS.—Each report submitted
holders, including the address of each permit tries in the report required by section 3563 of under paragraph (1) shall include, with re-
holder and expiration date of each permit; the National Defense Authorization Act for spect to the period covered by the report, the
and Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. following information:
(B) beginning not later than 1 year after 2009). (A) The volume and value of seafood spe-
the date of the enactment of this Act, re- (i) STRATEGY FOR DETECTING AT-RISK SEA- cies subject to the Seafood Import Moni-
voke, modify, or deny issuance of an Inter- FOOD.— toring Program imported, reported by statis-
national Fisheries Trade Permit with respect (1) IN GENERAL.— Not later than 1 year tical reporting number of the Harmonized
to a permit holder or applicant that has vio- after the date of the enactment of this Act, Tariff Schedule of the United States.
lated any requirement of sections 300.322, the Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- (B) A description of the enforcement ac-
300.323, 300.324, or 300.325 of title 50, Code of retary of Homeland Security, the Secretary tivities and priorities of the National Marine
Federal Regulations (or successor regula- of State, and the Secretary of Labor, shall Fisheries Service with respect to imple-
tions). develop a detailed strategic plan to develop menting the requirements under the Seafood
(g) FORCED LABOR IN FISHING.— and use artificial intelligence and machine Import Monitoring Program.
(1) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 1 year learning technologies to detect imports of (C) The percentage of import shipments
after the date of the enactment of this Act, seafood and seafood products at risk of being subject to the Seafood Import Monitoring
the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Bor- harvested or produced using illegal, unre- Program selected for inspection, or the infor-
der Protection, in coordination with the Sec- ported, or unregulated fishing, human traf- mation or records supporting entry selected
retary, shall issue regulations regarding the ficking, forced labor, or fraud. for audit, as described in section 300.324(d) of
verification of seafood imports to ensure (2) BRIEFING.—The Secretary shall brief the title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a
that no seafood or seafood product harvested Committee on Finance and the Committee successor regulation).
or produced using forced labor is entered on Commerce, Science and Transportation of (D) The number and types of instances of
into the United States in violation of section the Senate and the Committee on Ways and noncompliance with the requirements of the
307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307). Means and the Committee on Natural Re- Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
(2) STRATEGY.—The Commissioner of U.S. sources of the House of Representatives on (E) The number and types of instances of
Customs and Border Protection, in coordina- the proposal for the plan developed under violations of Federal or State law discovered
tion with the Secretary, shall— paragraph (1). through the Seafood Import Monitoring Pro-
(A) develop a strategy for using data col- (j) INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT.—The gram.
lected under the Seafood Import Monitoring United States Trade Representative, in co- (F) The seafood species with respect to
Program to identify seafood imports at risk ordination with the Secretary, shall engage which instances of noncompliance described
of being harvested or produced using forced with interested countries regarding the de- in subparagraph (D) and violations described
labor; and velopment of compatible and effective sea- in subparagraph (E) were most prevalent.
(B) publish information regarding the food tracking and sustainability plans in (G) The location of catch or harvest with
strategy developed under subparagraph (A) order to— respect to which instances of noncompliance
on the website of U.S. Customs and Border (1) identify best practices; described in subparagraph (D) and violations
Protection. (2) coordinate regarding data sharing; described in subparagraph (E) were most
(h) DEVELOPMENT OF AUDIT PROCEDURES.— (3) reduce barriers to trade in fairly grown prevalent.
(1) AUDIT PROCEDURES.—Not later than 1 or harvested fish; and (H) The resources dedicated to the Seafood
year after the date of the enactment of this (4) end the trade in products that— Import Monitoring Program, including the
Act, the Secretary shall implement proce- (A) are harvested or produced using illegal, number of full-time employees.
dures for auditing information and sup- unregulated, or unreported fishing, human (I) Such other information as the Sec-
porting records of sufficient numbers of im- trafficking, or forced labor; or retary considers appropriate with respect to
ports of seafood and seafood products subject (B) pose a risk of fraud. monitoring and enforcing compliance with
to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (k) ENTITIES ENGAGED IN FRAUD TO CON- the Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
to support statistically robust conclusions CEAL ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, OR UNREGULATED Subtitle B—Addressing Censorship and
that samples audited are representative of FISHING OR SANITARY VIOLATIONS.— Barriers to Digital Trade
all seafood imports in a given year. (1) COOPERATION.—The Secretary and the SEC. 71011. CENSORSHIP AS A TRADE BARRIER.
(2) ANNUAL REVISION.—Not less frequently Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 8 of title I of the
than once each year, the Secretary shall re- Protection shall cooperate to prioritize en- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2241 et seq.) is
view, and revise as appropriate, the proce- forcement action with respect to entities amended by adding at the end the following:
dures implemented under paragraph (1) in that actively attempt to enter into the ‘‘SEC. 183. IDENTIFICATION OF COUNTRIES THAT
order to prioritize for audit imports of sea- United States by fraud seafood or seafood DISRUPT DIGITAL TRADE.
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the following: (A) have been harvested or produced using after the date on which the National Trade
(A) Countries identified pursuant to sec- illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing; Estimate is submitted under section 181(b),
tions 609(a) or 610(a) of the High Seas or the United States Trade Representative (in
Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (B) do not meet applicable sanitary or this section referred to as the ‘Trade Rep-
(16 U.S.C. 1826j(a) or 1826k(a)) that have not phytosanitary standards of the United resentative’) shall identify, in accordance
yet received a subsequent positive certifi- States. with subsection (b), foreign countries that
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that engage in acts, policies, or practices section (c) and shall make such revisions to access from that country to data from the
that disrupt digital trade activities, includ- the list as may be required by reason of ac- United States to address the lack of recip-
ing— tion under subsection (c)(2). rocal market access or parallel data flows.’’.
‘‘(1) coerced censorship in their own mar- ‘‘(f) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 30 (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section
kets or extraterritorially; and days after the date on which the Trade Rep- 304(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
‘‘(2) other eCommerce or digital practices resentative submits the National Trade Esti- U.S.C. 2414(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by strik-
with the goal, or substantial effect, of pro- mate under section 181(b), the Trade Rep- ing ‘‘(b)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘(b)(1)(A)’’.
moting censorship or extrajudicial data ac- resentative shall submit to the Committee SEC. 71013. EXPEDITED INVESTIGATION OF DIS-
cess that disadvantages United States per- on Finance of the Senate and the Committee CRIMINATORY DIGITAL TRADE
sons. on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- MEASURES PROPOSED BY MAJOR
‘‘(b) REQUIREMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATIONS.— TRADING PARTNERS OF THE
resentatives a report on actions taken under
In identifying countries under subsection (a), UNITED STATES.
this section during the one-year period pre-
the Trade Representative shall identify only (a) INVESTIGATION OF PROPOSALS.—
ceding that report, and the reasons for those
foreign countries that— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days
actions, including—
‘‘(1) disrupt digital trade in a discrimina- after the date of the enactment of this Act,
‘‘(1) a list of any foreign countries identi-
tory or trade distorting manner with the the United States Trade Representative shall
fied under subsection (a); and
goal, or substantial effect, of promoting cen- initiate an investigation regarding any dis-
‘‘(2) a description of progress made in de-
sorship or extrajudicial data access; criminatory digital trade legislative or regu-
creasing disruptions to digital trade.’’.
‘‘(2) deny fair and equitable market access latory proposals by major trading partners
(b) INVESTIGATIONS UNDER TITLE III OF THE
to digital service providers that are United of the United States.
TRADE ACT OF 1974.—Section 302(b)(2) of the
States persons with the goal, or substantial (2) ELEMENTS.—The investigation required
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2412(b)(2)) is
effect, of promoting censorship or by paragraph (1) shall include an investiga-
amended—
extrajudicial data access; or tion of any proposed digital trade measure
(1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre-
‘‘(3) engage in coerced censorship or that discriminates by targeting United
ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘or designated
extrajudicial data access so as to harm the States entities, including by—
as a priority foreign country under section
integrity of services or products provided by (A) targeting United States entities with
183(c)’’ after ‘‘section 182(a)(2)’’; and
United States persons in the market of that regulatory, reporting, tax, or other obliga-
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘by
country, the United States market, or other tions, whether through revenue thresholds or
reason of subparagraph (A)’’ and inserting
markets. other criteria that disproportionately im-
‘‘with respect to a country identified under
‘‘(c) DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY FOREIGN pact those entities, whether by law or in ef-
section 182(a)(2)’’.
COUNTRIES.— fect, over domestic entities;
(c) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Representa- (B) requiring re-engineering or separation
Congress that, in carrying out any revoca-
tive shall designate as priority foreign coun- of integrated products;
tions or identifications under section
tries the foreign countries identified under (C) creating due process concerns;
183(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as added
subsection (a) that— (D) requiring the sharing of data, intellec-
by subsection (a), the United States Trade
‘‘(A) engage in the most onerous or egre- tual property, trade secrets, or confidential
Representative may consider information
gious acts, policies, or practices that have business information in a manner accessible
contained in the findings from the investiga-
the greatest impact on the United States; to entities in competition with United
tion of the United States International
and States entities;
Trade Commission entitled ‘‘Foreign Censor-
‘‘(B) are not negotiating or otherwise mak- (E) undermining privacy for consumers or
ship: Trade and Economic Effects on U.S.
ing progress to end those acts, policies, or users or creating serious concerns regarding
Businesses’’ (Investigation No. 332–585).
practices. the provision of sensitive data to foreign
(d) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of
‘‘(2) REVOCATIONS AND ADDITIONAL IDENTI- governments; or
contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is amended
FICATIONS.— (F) being otherwise detrimental to the
by inserting after the item relating to sec-
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Representa- trade in digital goods or services by United
tion 182 the following:
tive may at any time, if information avail- States entities, as determined by the Trade
‘‘Sec. 183. Identification of countries that Representative.
able to the Trade Representative indicates
disrupt digital trade.’’. (b) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 180
that such action is appropriate—
‘‘(i) revoke the identification of any for- SEC. 71012. INVESTIGATION OF CENSORSHIP AND days after the date of the enactment of this
BARRIERS TO DIGITAL TRADE. Act the Trade Representative shall, pursuant
eign country as a priority foreign country
under paragraph (1); or (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section to the investigation required under sub-
‘‘(ii) identify any foreign country as a pri- 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) is section (a)(1)—
ority foreign country under that paragraph. amended— (1) determine whether—
‘‘(B) REPORT ON REASONS FOR REVOCATION.— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) (A) the rights to which the United States is
The Trade Representative shall include in as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; entitled under any trade agreement will be
the semiannual report submitted to Congress (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph denied if a proposed digital trade legislative
under section 309(3) a detailed explanation of (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by or regulatory measure described in that sub-
the reasons for the revocation under sub- striking ‘‘If the Trade Representative’’ and section is finalized; or
paragraph (A) of the identification of any inserting ‘‘(1) If the Trade Representative’’; (B) any act, policy, or practice described in
foreign country as a priority foreign country (3) by adding at the end the following: subsection (a)(1)(B) or (b)(1) of section 301 of
under paragraph (1) during the period cov- ‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), an act, to the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) will
ered by the report. policy, or practice that is unreasonable in- exist if the proposed measure is finalized;
‘‘(d) REFERRAL TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OR cludes any act, policy, or practice, or any and
INVESTIGATION.—If the Trade Representative combination of acts, policies, or practices, (2) brief the Committee on Finance of the
identifies an instance in which a foreign that denies fair and equitable market oppor- Senate and the Committee on Ways and
country designated as a priority foreign tunities, including through censorship or Means of the House of Representatives re-
country under subsection (c) has successfully barriers to the provision of domestic digital garding the results of the investigation re-
pressured an online service provider to in- services, by the government of a foreign quired under subsection (a)(1).
hibit free speech in the United States, the country that— (c) NEGOTIATION WITH MAJOR TRADING
Trade Representative shall— ‘‘(A) precludes competition by conferring PARTNERS.—If the Trade Representative
‘‘(1) submit to Committee on Finance of special benefits on domestic entities or im- makes an affirmative determination under
the Senate and the Committee on Ways and posing discriminatory burdens on foreign en- subsection (b)(1) with respect to a digital
Means of the House of Representatives a re- tities; trade legislative or regulatory measure de-
port detailing the precise circumstances of ‘‘(B) provides inconsistent or unfair mar- scribed in subsection (a)(1) proposed by a
the instance, including the actions taken by ket access to United States persons; major trading partner of the United States,
the foreign country and the online service ‘‘(C) requires censorship of content that the Trade Representative shall discuss that
provider; originates in the United States; or determination with the major trading part-
‘‘(2) if the online service provider is under ‘‘(D) requires extrajudicial data access that ner, if the measure continues to be proposed,
the jurisdiction of the United States, refer disadvantages United States persons.’’. with the objective of eliminating the meas-
the instance to the Attorney General; and (b) AUTHORIZED ACTION.—Subsection (c) of ure and any act, policy, or practice in con-
‘‘(3) if appropriate, initiate an investiga- such section is amended by adding at the end nection with that measure.

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tion under section 302 and impose a remedy the following: (d) ACTION UPON IMPLEMENTATION OF MEAS-
under section 301(c). ‘‘(7) In the case of an act, policy, or prac- URES.—
‘‘(e) PUBLICATION.—The Trade Representa- tice described in paragraph (2) of subsection (1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the implementation
tive shall publish in the Federal Register a (b) by the government of a foreign country by a major trading partner of the United
list of foreign countries identified under sub- that is determined to be unreasonable under States of a measure covered by an investiga-
section (a) and foreign countries designated paragraph (1) of that subsection, the Trade tion under subsection (a)(1), the Trade Rep-
as priority foreign countries under sub- Representative may direct the blocking of resentative may initiate—

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(A) dispute settlement procedures under a Subtitle C—Protecting Innovators and (d) SHARING OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT
trade agreement to which the United States Consumers TO SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF INTELLECTUAL
and the major trading partner are both par- SEC. 71021. TECHNICAL AND LEGAL SUPPORT PROPERTY RIGHTS.—Section 628A of the Tar-
ties; or FOR ADDRESSING INTELLECTUAL iff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is amended—
(B) an investigation under section 301 of PROPERTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ‘‘,
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411), unless CASES. packing materials, shipping containers,’’
subsection (a)(2)(B) of that section applies. (a) IN GENERAL.—The head of any Federal after ‘‘its packaging’’ each place it appears;
(2) TIMING OF DETERMINATION.—Notwith- agency may provide support, as requested and
standing the timing requirements of section and appropriate, to United States persons (2) in subsection (b)—
302 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2412), seeking technical, legal, or other support in (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘; and’’
if the Trade Representative initiates an in- addressing intellectual property rights in- and inserting a semicolon;
vestigation under subsection (b)(1) of that fringement cases regarding the People’s Re- (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period
section in connection with the implementa- public of China. at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(b) UNITED STATES PERSON DEFINED.—In
tion of a measure covered by an investiga- (C) by adding at the end the following:
this section, the term ‘‘United States per-
tion under subsection (a)(1) of this section, ‘‘(5) any other party with an interest in the
son’’ means—
the Trade Representative shall make the de- (1) a United States citizen or an alien law- merchandise, as determined appropriate by
termination required under section 304(a)(1) fully admitted for permanent residence to the Commissioner.’’.
of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2414(a)(1)) not later the United States; or SEC. 71023. REPORTS ON CHICKEN, BEEF, AND
than the earlier of— (2) an entity organized under the laws of
OTHER MEAT IMPORTS.
(A) with respect to dispute settlement pro- the United States or of any jurisdiction (a) AGRICULTURE REPORT ON CHICKEN.—Not
cedures under a trade agreement to which within the United States, including a foreign later than 180 days after the date of the en-
the United States and the major trading branch of such an entity. actment of this Act, the Secretary of Agri-
partner are both parties, the date that is 30 SEC. 71022. IMPROVEMENT OF ANTI-COUNTER-
culture shall submit to the Committee on Fi-
days after the date on which those proce- FEITING MEASURES. nance of the Senate and the Committee on
dures are concluded; or (a) INCREASED INSPECTIONS.— Ways and Means of the House of Representa-
(B) with respect to an investigation under (1) REPORT ON SEIZURES OF COUNTERFEIT tives a report regarding the efforts of the
section 301 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2411), the GOODS.—Not later than one year after the Secretary to ensure the safety of imported
date that is 90 days after the date on which date of the enactment of this Act, and annu- processed chicken into the United States.
the investigation is initiated. ally thereafter, the Commissioner of U.S. (b) REPORT ON COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABEL-
(3) TREATMENT OF OTHER REQUIREMENTS.— Customs and Border Protection shall submit ING.—Not later than one year after the date
Except as otherwise provided in this sub- to the Committee on Finance of the Senate of the enactment of this Act, the United
section, the Trade Representative may carry and the Committee on Ways and Means of States Trade Representative, in conjunction
out paragraph (1) without regard to any re- the House of Representatives a report on sei- with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall sub-
quirement in any other provision of law re- zures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection mit to the Committee on Finance of the Sen-
lating to— of counterfeit goods during the one-year pe- ate and the Committee on Ways and Means
(A) initiation of a case described in sub- riod preceding submission of the report, in- of the House of Representatives a report on
paragraph (A) of that paragraph or an inves- cluding the number of such seizures the ruling issued by the World Trade Organi-
tigation described in subparagraph (B) of disaggregated by category of good, source zation in 2015 on country-of-origin labeling
that paragraph; or country, and mode of transport. for beef, pork, and other meat products that
(B) consultations with a major trading (2) INCREASED INSPECTIONS OF GOODS FROM includes—
partner in connection with such a case or in- CERTAIN COUNTRIES.—The Commissioner shall (1) an assessment of the impact of the rul-
vestigation. increase inspections of imports of goods from ing on—
each source country identified in the report (A) consumer awareness regarding the ori-
(e) UNITED STATES ENTITY DEFINED.—In
required by paragraph (1) as one of the top gin of meat consumed in the United States;
this section, the term ‘‘United States enti-
source countries of counterfeit goods, as de- (B) agricultural producers in the United
ty’’ means an entity organized under the
termined by the Commissioner. States; and
laws of the United States or of any jurisdic-
(b) PUBLICATION OF CRITERIA FOR NOTO- (C) the security and resilience of the food
tion within the United States, including a
RIOUS MARKETS LIST.—Not later than 2 years supply in the United States; and
foreign branch of such an entity.
after the date of the enactment of this Act, (2) if the assessment under paragraph (1)
SEC. 71014. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPON- and not less frequently than every 5 years indicates that the ruling or other market
SIBLE FOR MONITORING UNFAIR thereafter, the United States Trade Rep- factors in the United States, including con-
TRADE PRACTICES OF SUPPLIERS resentative shall publish in the Federal Reg- solidation of meat processors, changes in
OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICA- ister criteria for determining that a market diet and preferences, or other factors, have
TIONS EQUIPMENT. is a notorious market for purposes of inclu- had a negative impact on consumers in the
The United States Trade Representative sion of that market in the list developed by United States, agricultural producers in the
shall designate an official within the Office the Trade Representative pursuant to sec- United States, or the overall security and re-
of the United States Trade Representative tion 182(e) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. silience of the food supply in the United
with responsibility for monitoring unfair 2242(e)) (commonly known as the ‘‘Notorious States, recommendations for such legislative
trade practices of suppliers of information Markets List’’). or administrative action as the Trade Rep-
and communications equipment, including (c) PUBLICATION OF ACTION PLANS.— resentative, in conjunction with the Sec-
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not less frequently than
those suppliers that are owned, controlled, retary of Agriculture, considers appro-
annually, the Trade Representative shall
or supported by a foreign government. priate—
publish on an publicly available internet
(A) to better inform consumers in the
SEC. 71015. NEGOTIATION OF DIGITAL TRADE website of the Office of the United States
AGREEMENTS.
United States;
Trade Representative—
(B) to support agricultural producers in
(a) IN GENERAL.—The United States Trade (A) the action plans for priority watch list
the United States; and
Representative shall consider the viability countries under section 182(g)(1) of the Trade
(C) to improve the security and resilience
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242(g)(1)) for that year;
and utility of negotiating digital trade of the food supply in the United States.
and
agreements with like-minded countries and Subtitle D—Ensuring a Level Playing Field
(B) for each priority watch list country
to what degree such agreements may provide
with respect to which such an action plan is SEC. 71031. REPORT ON MANNER AND EXTENT TO
an opportunity to address digital barriers, WHICH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
prepared, an assessment of the progress of
deter censorship, promote the free flow of in- PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA EX-
the country in meeting the benchmarks de-
formation, support privacy, protect sensitive PLOITS HONG KONG TO CIR-
scribed in subparagraph (D) of that section.
information, and promote digitally enabled CUMVENT UNITED STATES LAWS
(2) PUBLIC HEARINGS.—Not less frequently AND PROTECTIONS.
commerce.
than annually, the Trade Representative Title III of the United States–Hong Kong
(b) CONSULTATION.—With respect to any ne- shall hold public hearings to track the
Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5731 et seq.) is
gotiations of an agreement facilitating dig- progress of priority watch list countries in
amended by adding at the end the following:
ital trade, the Trade Representative shall meeting the benchmarks described in sub-
‘‘SEC. 303. REPORT ON MANNER AND EXTENT TO
consult closely and on a timely basis with paragraph (D) of section 182(g)(1) of the WHICH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
the appropriate congressional committees, Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242(g)(1)) in- PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA EX-

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keep those committees fully apprised of cluded in their action plans under that sec- PLOITS HONG KONG TO CIR-
those negotiations, and provide to those tion. CUMVENT UNITED STATES LAWS
committees, including staff with appropriate (3) PRIORITY WATCH LIST COUNTRY DE- AND PROTECTIONS.
security clearance, access to the text of any FINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘‘pri- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days
negotiating proposal of the United States ority watch list country’’ means a country after the date of the enactment of this sec-
not later than 5 business days before tabling identified under section 182(a)(2) of the Trade tion, the Secretary of State and the United
the proposal in the negotiation. Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2242(a)(2)). States Trade Representative shall jointly

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submit to the appropriate congressional ‘‘(2) AVAILABILITY.—The unclassified por- TITLE II—ENSURING RESILIENCY IN
committees a report on the manner and ex- tion of the report required by subsection (a) CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS
tent to which the Government of the Peo- shall be posted on a publicly available inter- SEC. 72001. FACILITATING TRADE IN ESSENTIAL
ple’s Republic of China uses the status of net website of the Department of State. SUPPLIES.
Hong Kong to circumvent the laws and pro- ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (a) IN GENERAL.—The Trade Act of 1974 (19
tections of the United States. ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- U.S.C. 2101 et seq.) is amended by adding at
‘‘(b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by TEES.—The term ‘appropriate congressional the end the following:
subsection (a) shall include the following: committees’ means— ‘‘TITLE X—FACILITATING TRADE IN
‘‘(1) In consultation with the Secretary of ‘‘(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES
Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and
rity, and the Director of National Intel- ‘‘SEC. 1001. DEFINITIONS.
Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance,
ligence— ‘‘In this title:
and the Select Committee on Intelligence of
‘‘(A) an assessment of how the Government ‘‘(1) COMMITTEE.—The term ‘Committee’
the Senate; and
of the People’s Republic of China uses Hong means the Committee on Trade in Essential
‘‘(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the
Kong to circumvent export controls of the Supplies established under section 1002.
Committee on Financial Services, the Per-
United States; and ‘‘(2) CRISIS PREPAREDNESS.—The term ‘cri-
manent Select Committee on Intelligence,
‘‘(B) a list of all significant incidents in sis preparedness’ means ensuring access to
and the Committee on Ways and Means of
which the Government of the People’s Re- goods in the Strategic National Stockpile
the House of Representatives.
public of China used Hong Kong to cir- and goods necessary to ensure the continued
‘‘(2) FOREIGN NATIONAL.—The term ‘foreign
cumvent those controls during the reporting functioning of critical infrastructure in a
national’ means a person that is neither—
period. crisis.
‘‘(A) an individual who is a citizen or na-
‘‘(2) In consultation with the Secretary of ‘‘(3) CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.—The term
tional of the People’s Republic of China; or
the Treasury and the Secretary of Com- ‘critical infrastructure’ means systems and
‘‘(B) an entity organized under the laws of
merce— assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital
the People’s Republic of China or of a juris-
‘‘(A) an assessment of how the Government to the United States that the incapacity or
diction within the People’s Republic of
of the People’s Republic of China uses Hong destruction of such systems and assets would
China.
Kong to circumvent antidumping or counter- have a debilitating impact on the national
‘‘(3) REPORTING PERIOD.—The term ‘report-
vailing duties and duties under section 301 of security of, or public health or safety in, the
ing period’ means the 5-year period preceding
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) on mer- United States, or any combination of those
submission of the report required by sub-
chandise exported to the United States from matters.
section (a).
the People’s Republic of China; and ‘‘(4) ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLY.—The term
‘‘(4) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term
‘‘(B) a list of all significant incidents in ‘essential medical supply’ means any supply
‘United States person’ means—
which the Government of the People’s Re- that is part of the Strategic National Stock-
‘‘(A) a United States citizen or an alien
public of China used Hong Kong to cir- pile.
lawfully admitted for permanent residence
cumvent those duties during the reporting ‘‘(5) ESSENTIAL SUPPLY.—The term ‘essen-
to the United States; or
period. tial supply’ means any supply determined by
‘‘(B) an entity organized under the laws of
‘‘(3) In consultation with the Secretary of the Trade Representative to be critical to
the United States or of any jurisdiction
the Treasury, the Secretary of Homeland Se- crisis preparedness, including essential med-
within the United States, including a foreign
curity, and the Director of National Intel- ical supplies (including personal protective
branch of such an entity.’’.
ligence— equipment), critical infrastructure items,
SEC. 71032. ASSESSMENT OF OVERCAPACITY OF
‘‘(A) an assessment of how the Government and other supplies identified as essential by
INDUSTRIES IN THE PEOPLE’S RE-
of the People’s Republic of China uses Hong PUBLIC OF CHINA. the Trade Representative under section
Kong to circumvent sanctions imposed by (a) REPORT ON OVERCAPACITY.— 1003(b).
the United States or pursuant to multilat- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year ‘‘(6) STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE.—The
eral regimes; and after the date of the enactment of this Act, term ‘Strategic National Stockpile’ means
‘‘(B) a list of all significant incidents in and annually thereafter, the United States the stockpile established under Section 319F–
which the Government of the People’s Re- Trade Representative, in consultation with 2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
public of China used Hong Kong to cir- the Secretary of Commerce, shall submit to 247d–6b).
cumvent those sanctions during the report- the Committee on Finance of the Senate and ‘‘(7) TRADE REPRESENTATIVE.—The term
ing period. the Committee on Ways and Means of the ‘Trade Representative’ means the United
‘‘(4) In consultation with the Secretary of House of Representatives a report on over- States Trade Representative.
Homeland Security and the Director of Na- capacity of industries in the People’s Repub- ‘‘(8) UNITED STATES PERSON.—The term
tional Intelligence— lic of China. ‘United States person’ means—
‘‘(A) an assessment of how the Government (2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by ‘‘(A) a United States citizen or an alien
of the People’s Republic of China uses formal paragraph (1) shall include— lawfully admitted for permanent residence
or informal means to extradite or coercively (A) a determination on whether over- to the United States; or
move foreign nationals, including United capacity resulting from industrial policy ex- ‘‘(B) an entity organized under the laws of
States persons, from Hong Kong to the Peo- ists in any major industry in the People’s the United States or of any jurisdiction
ple’s Republic of China; and Republic of China; and within the United States.
‘‘(B) a list of foreign nationals, including (B) a description of the effects of that over- ‘‘(9) UNRELIABLE PERSON.—The term ‘unre-
United States persons, who have been for- capacity on industry in the United States. liable person’ means any entity or individual
mally or informally extradited or coercively (b) BRIEFING.—Not later than 180 days after that the Trade Representative determines
moved from Hong Kong to the People’s Re- a positive determination of overcapacity works in concert with, or under the influence
public of China. under subsection (a)(2)(A), the Trade Rep- of, an unreliable trading partner to engage in
‘‘(5) In consultation with the Secretary of resentative shall brief the Committee on Fi- the theft or misappropriation of intellectual
Defense, the Director of National Intel- nance of the Senate and the Committee on property or trade secrets relating to an es-
ligence, and the Director of Homeland Secu- Ways and Means of the House of Representa- sential supply.
rity— tives regarding the steps taken to address ‘‘(10) UNRELIABLE TRADING PARTNER.—The
‘‘(A) an assessment of how the intelligence, that overcapacity, which may include— term ‘unreliable trading partner’ means any
security, and law enforcement agencies of (1) discussions with allies; country the government of which the Trade
the Government of the People’s Republic of (2) negotiations at an appropriate multilat- Representative determines—
China, including the Ministry of State Secu- eral institution to which the United States ‘‘(A) engages in systematic theft of intel-
rity, the Ministry of Public Security, and is a party; and lectual property or trade secrets; or
the People’s Armed Police, use the Hong (3) bilateral negotiations with the People’s ‘‘(B) is likely to utilize export restrictions
Kong Security Bureau and other security Republic of China. or other measures to prevent the United
agencies in Hong Kong to conduct espionage (c) DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL REDUC- States from importing an essential supply.
on foreign nationals, including United States TION.—Not later than each of one year and ‘‘SEC. 1002. COMMITTEE ON TRADE IN ESSENTIAL
persons, conduct influence operations, or two years after a briefing under subsection SUPPLIES IN THE UNITED STATES.
violate civil liberties guaranteed under the (b) with respect to a positive determination ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established
laws of Hong Kong; and of overcapacity under subsection (a)(2)(A), a committee, to be known as the ‘Committee
‘‘(B) a list of all significant incidents of the Trade Representative shall submit to the on Trade in Essential Supplies in the United

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lations of civil liberties during the reporting Committee on Ways and Means of the House ‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Committee shall be
period. of Representatives a report containing a de- composed of the following:
‘‘(c) FORM OF REPORT; AVAILABILITY.— termination of whether the steps taken to ‘‘(1) The Trade Representative, who shall
‘‘(1) FORM.—The report required by sub- address that overcapacity are likely to lead serve as the chairperson of the Committee.
section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified to a substantive reduction in that over- ‘‘(2) The Secretary of Commerce.
form, but may include a classified index. capacity. ‘‘(3) The Secretary of Defense.

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‘‘(4) The Secretary of the Treasury. ‘‘(A) the major producers in the United ‘‘(D) United States persons can avoid risks
‘‘(5) The Secretary of Homeland Security. States and abroad that produce essential presented by unreliable trading partners and
‘‘(6) The Secretary of State. supplies for the United States; unreliable persons.’’.
‘‘(7) The Secretary of Health and Human ‘‘(B) the duties applied by the United ‘‘SEC. 1004. FACILITATING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL
Services. States and major trading partners to such MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
‘‘(8) The Administrator of the Federal supplies; ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO REDUCE OR SUSPEND DU-
Emergency Management Agency. ‘‘(C) the aggregate trade flows of essential TIES ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES.—
‘‘(9) The Secretary of Energy. supplies from and into the United States; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President may re-
‘‘(10) The Secretary of Transportation. and duce or suspend the collection of any duty on
‘‘(11) The heads of such other agencies as ‘‘(D) unreliable trading partners and unre- any essential medical supply for a period of
the Trade Representative considers appro- liable persons that have stolen or misappro- not more than 180 days beginning on the date
priate. priated the intellectual property or trade se- on which the President submits to the Com-
‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The Committee shall— crets of United States persons with respect mittee on Finance of the Senate and the
‘‘(1) examine United States trade flows and to essential supplies; Committee on Ways and Means of the House
supply chains for essential supplies; ‘‘(2) describing— of Representatives a certification that the
‘‘(2) prepare and submit reports in accord- ‘‘(A) information on foreign trade barriers reduction or suspension is necessary for cri-
ance with section 1003(c); and other factors that may affect United sis preparedness.
‘‘(3) facilitate a whole-of-government States trade in essential supplies; ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON SUBSEQUENT ACTION.—If
strategy to ensure that the United States the President reduces or suspends the collec-
‘‘(B) the current domestic manufacturing
has reliable access to essential supplies from tion of a duty on an essential medical supply
base and supply chains for essential supplies,
its trading partners; and under paragraph (1), the President may not
including raw materials and other goods es-
‘‘(4) advise private United States enter- further reduce or suspend duties on that sup-
sential to the production of those supplies;
prises that produce or procure essential sup- ply under that paragraph until the date this
‘‘(C) the ability of the United States to
plies on recognizing potential threats to one year after the preceding reduction or
their supply chains by identifying unreliable maintain readiness and to surge production
suspension.
trading partners and unreliable persons. of essential supplies in response to an emer-
‘‘(b) TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTIES ON
gency, including by resorting to the Stra-
‘‘SEC. 1003. IDENTIFICATION OF AND REPORT ON ARTICLES NEEDED TO COMBAT THE COVID–19
ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. tegic National Stockpile; and
PANDEMIC.—
‘‘(D) the practices and acts of unreliable
‘‘(a) PUBLIC COMMENTS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An article described in
‘‘(1) SOLICITATION.—Not later than 60 days trading partners and unreliable persons— paragraph (2) entered, or withdrawn from
after the date of the enactment of this title, ‘‘(i) with respect to the theft or misappro- warehouse for consumption, during the pe-
the Trade Representative shall, on behalf of priation of intellectual property or trade se- riod specified in paragraph (4) shall enter the
the Committee, publish a notice soliciting crets; or United States free of duty, including free of
public comments to facilitate the identifica- ‘‘(ii) that may threaten United States in- any duty that may be imposed as a penalty
tion of essential supplies under subsection vestments in essential supplies; or otherwise imposed in addition to other du-
(b) and the preparation of the report required ‘‘(3) identifying defense, intelligence, ties, including any duty imposed pursuant
by subsection (c). homeland, economic, natural, geopolitical, to—
‘‘(2) PROTECTION OF BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL or other contingencies that may disrupt, ‘‘(A) section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
INFORMATION.—The Trade Representative strain, compromise, or eliminate the supply U.S.C. 2411);
shall ensure that any business confidential chain for essential supplies; ‘‘(B) section 232 of the Trade Expansion
information that is submitted under this ‘‘(4) assessing the resiliency and capacity Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862); or
subsection is properly protected from disclo- of the domestic manufacturing base and sup- ‘‘(C) the International Emergency Eco-
sure. ply chains to support the need for those es- nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).
‘‘(b) IDENTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL SUP- sential supplies, including any single points ‘‘(2) ARTICLES DESCRIBED.—An article is de-
PLIES.—After reviewing the public comments of failure in those supply chains; scribed in this paragraph if the article is—
submitted pursuant to subsection (a), the ‘‘(5) assessing flexible manufacturing ca- ‘‘(A) classified under any of the statistical
Trade Representative shall, in consultation pacity available in the United States in reporting numbers of the Harmonized Tariff
with the other members of the Committee, cases of emergency; and Schedule of the United States specified in
identify supplies that are critical to crisis ‘‘(6) making specific recommendations to paragraph (3); or
preparedness and are to be considered essen- ensure— ‘‘(B) identified by the United States Inter-
tial supplies for purposes of this title. ‘‘(A) the supply of imported essential sup- national Trade Commission, after the date of
‘‘(c) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than one plies remains reliable, including through tar- the enactment of this title, as an article re-
year after the date of the enactment of this iff relief or enforcement actions against for- lated to the response to the coronavirus dis-
title, and not less frequently than every 3 eign trade barriers; ease 2019 (commonly referred to as ‘COVID–
years thereafter for the following 9 years, ‘‘(B) domestic stockpiles remain adequate 19’) pandemic
the Committee shall submit to Congress a for crisis preparedness; ‘‘(3) STATISTICAL REPORTING NUMBERS SPEC-
report— ‘‘(C) domestic manufacturing capacity and IFIED.—The statistical reporting numbers
‘‘(1) identifying— supply chains remain resilient; and specified in this paragraph are the following:

‘‘2207.10.6090 ........................................... 3808.94.5090 ............................................. 6505.00.9089
2208.90.8000 ............................................. 3821.00.0010 ............................................. 7311.00.0090
2804.40.0000 ............................................. 3821.00.0090 ............................................. 7324.90.0000
2847.00.0000 ............................................. 3822.00.1090 ............................................. 7613.00.0000
3002.13.0010 ............................................. 3822.00.5050 ............................................. 8419.20.0010
3002.13.0090 ............................................. 3822.00.5095 ............................................. 8419.20.0020
3002.14.0010 ............................................. 3822.00.6000 ............................................. 8421.39.8040
3002.14.0090 ............................................. 3824.99.9297 ............................................. 8705.90.0010
3002.15.0010 ............................................. 3923.21.0095 ............................................. 8705.90.0020
3002.15.0090 ............................................. 3923.29.0000 ............................................. 8705.90.0080
3002.19.0000 ............................................. 3926.20.1010 ............................................. 8713.10.0000
3002.20.0020 ............................................. 3926.20.1020 ............................................. 8713.90.0030
3002.20.0040 ............................................. 3926.20.9010 ............................................. 8713.90.0060
3003.20.0060 ............................................. 3926.20.9050 ............................................. 9004.90.0010
3002.20.0080 ............................................. 3926.90.9910 ............................................. 9004.90.0090
3003.10.0000 ............................................. 3926.90.9950 ............................................. 9018.11.3000
3003.20.0000 ............................................. 3926.90.9985 ............................................. 9018.11.6000
3003.60.0000 ............................................. 4015.11.0110 ............................................. 9018.11.9000

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3003.90.0120 ............................................. 4015.11.0150 ............................................. 9018.12.0000
3003.90.0140 ............................................. 4015.19.0510 ............................................. 9018.19.4000
3003.90.0160 ............................................. 4015.19.0550 ............................................. 9018.19.5500
3003.90.0180 ............................................. 4015.19.1010 ............................................. 9018.19.7500
3003.90.0190 ............................................. 4015.90.0010 ............................................. 9018.31.0040
3004.10.1020 ............................................. 4015.90.0050 ............................................. 9018.31.0080
3004.10.1045 ............................................. 4818.50.0020 ............................................. 9018.31.0090

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3004.10.5045 ............................................. 4818.50.0080 ............................................. 9018.32.0000
3004.10.5060 ............................................. 4818.90.0020 ............................................. 9018.39.0020
3004.20.0020 ............................................. 4818.90.0080 ............................................. 9018.39.0040
3004.20.0030 ............................................. 6116.10.6500 ............................................. 9018.39.0050
3004.20.0060 ............................................. 6210.10.2000 ............................................. 9018.90.3000
3004.49.0060 ............................................. 6210.10.5010 ............................................. 9018.90.7580
3004.60.0000 ............................................. 6210.10.5090 ............................................. 9018.90.8000
3004.90.1000 ............................................. 6210.10.9010 ............................................. 9019.20.0000
3004.90.9207 ............................................. 6210.10.9040 ............................................. 9020.00.6000
3004.90.9209 ............................................. 6210.50.3500 ............................................. 9020.00.9000
3004.90.9211 ............................................. 6210.50.7500 ............................................. 9022.12.0000
3004.90.9214 ............................................. 6216.00.5420 ............................................. 9025.19.8010
3004.90.9285 ............................................. 6307.90.6090 ............................................. 9025.19.8020
3004.90.9290 ............................................. 6307.90.6800 ............................................. 9025.19.8060
3005.10.5000 ............................................. 6307.90.7200 ............................................. 9025.19.8085
3005.90.5090 ............................................. 6307.90.8910 ............................................. 9026.80.4000
3006.70.0000 ............................................. 6307.90.9845 ............................................. 9027.80.2500
3401.11.5000 ............................................. 6307.90.9850 ............................................. 9027.80.4530
3401.19.0000 ............................................. 6307.90.9870 ............................................. 9028.20.0000
3401.20.0000 ............................................. 6307.90.9875 ............................................. 9402.90.0010
3808.94.1000 ............................................. 6307.90.9891 ............................................. 9402.90.0020
3808.94.5010 ............................................. 6505.00.0100 .............................................
3808.94.5050 ............................................. 6505.00.8015 .............................................

‘‘(4) PERIOD SPECIFIED.—The period speci- (C) United States businesses are able to the Department of Commerce a report that
fied in this paragraph is the period— specify— sets forth—
‘‘(A) beginning on the date that is 15 days (i) what information can be shared with (i) general statistics related to foreign and
after the date of the enactment of this title; other United States businesses; domestic sourcing of inputs used by United
and (ii) what information should be shared only States businesses;
‘‘(B) ending on January 15, 2023.’’. with the Department of Commerce; and (ii) an estimate of the percentage of total
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (iii) what information could be submitted inputs used by United States businesses ob-
contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is amended to Congress or made available to the public; tained from foreign countries;
by adding at the end the following: and (iii) data on such inputs disaggregated by
‘‘TITLE X—FACILITATING TRADE IN (D) the Secretary makes information pro- industry, geographical location, and size of
ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES vided under this paragraph available, subject operation; and
to subparagraph (C), to enable other United (iv) a description of the methodology used
‘‘Sec. 1001. Definitions. States businesses to identify inputs for their to calculate the statistics and estimates re-
‘‘Sec. 1002. Committee on Trade in Essential products produced in the United States. quired by this paragraph.
Supplies in the United States. (2) FORMAT; PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The (b) PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN.—
‘‘Sec. 1003. Identification of and report on Secretary shall— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry
access to essential supplies. (A) provide the database and online toolkit out a national public outreach campaign—
‘‘Sec. 1004. Facilitating access to essential established under paragraph (1) on a publicly (A) to educate United States businesses
medical supplies.’’. available website of the Department of Com- about the existence of the database and on-
SEC. 72002. SUPPLY CHAIN DATABASE AND TOOL- merce; and line toolkit established under subsection (a);
KIT. (B) ensure that the database and online and
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— toolkit are— (B) to facilitate and encourage the partici-
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (i) searchable and filterable according to pation of such businesses in the database and
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the type of information; and online toolkit.
the Secretary of Commerce shall establish a (ii) presented in a user-friendly format. (2) OUTREACH REQUIREMENT.—In carrying
database and online toolkit under which— (3) EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.— out the campaign under paragraph (1), the
(A) United States businesses may volun- Information submitted to the Secretary in Secretary shall—
tarily submit to the Secretary information relation to the database and online toolkit (A) establish an advertising and outreach
on— established under paragraph (1)— program directed to businesses, industries,
(i) the products produced by such busi- (A) may not be considered public records State and local agencies, chambers of com-
nesses in the United States, which may be and shall be exempt from any Federal law re- merce, and labor organizations—
finished goods or inputs for other goods; lating to public disclosure requirements; and (i) to facilitate understanding of the value
(ii) the inputs required for such products, (B) may not be subject to discovery or ad- of an aggregated demand mapping system;
which may include, with respect to such an mission as public information or evidence in and
input— judicial or administrative proceedings with- (ii) to advertise that the database and on-
(I) the specific geographic location of the out the consent of the United States busi- line toolkit established under subsection (a)
production of the input, including if the ness that submitted the information. are available for that purpose;
input is sourced from the United States or a (4) REPORTING.— (B) notify appropriate State agencies not
foreign country; (A) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than later than 10 days after the date of the enact-
(II) the business name of a supplier of the 180 days after the date of the enactment of ment of this Act regarding the development
input; this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the of the database and online toolkit; and
(III) information related to perceived or re- Secretary shall submit to Congress a report (C) post a notice on a publicly available
alized challenges in securing the input; that includes— website of the Department of Commerce and
(IV) information related to the suspected (i) an assessment of the effectiveness of the establish a social media awareness campaign
vulnerabilities or implications of a disrup- database and online toolkit established to advertise the database and online toolkit.
tion in securing the input, whether related under paragraph (1), including statistics re- (3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the
to national security or the effect on the garding the number of new entries, total campaign under paragraph (1), the Secretary
United States business; or businesses involved, and any change in par- may coordinate with other Federal agencies
(V) in the case of an input sourced from a ticipation rate during the preceding 180-day and State or local agencies as appropriate.
foreign country, information on— period; (4) SEPARATE ACCOUNTING.—
(aa) why the input is sourced from a for- (ii) recommendations for additional ac- (A) BUDGETARY LINE ITEM.—The Secretary
eign country rather than in the United tions to improve the database and online shall include in the budget justification ma-
States; and toolkit and participation in the database and terials submitted to Congress in support of

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interested in identifying an alternative pro- (iii) such other information as the Sec- cal years 2023 and 2024 (as submitted with the
duced in the United States; retary considers appropriate. budget of the President under section 1105(a)
(B) United States businesses may request (B) PUBLIC REPORT.—Not later than one of title 31, United States Code) specific iden-
and receive contact information or general year after the date of the enactment of this tification, as a budgetary line item, of the
information about a United States source or Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary amounts required to carry out the campaign
a foreign source for an input; shall post on a publicly available website of under paragraph (1).

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(B) PROHIBITION ON COMMINGLING.— (b)(1), the Trade Representative shall con- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any
Amounts appropriated to carry out this sub- sider whether and which criteria described in other provision of law, the United States
section may not be commingled with any paragraph (2), and such other criteria as the Trade Representative shall establish a proc-
other amounts appropriated to the Depart- Trade Representative considers appropriate ess pursuant to which United States entities
ment of Commerce. under the circumstances, are appropriate to and associations of those entities may re-
(c) USE OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE RE- apply in the exclusion process. quest the exclusion of articles from duties
SOURCES.— ‘‘(2) CRITERIA DESCRIBED.—The criteria de- described in paragraph (2).
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary — scribed in this paragraph for exclusion of ar- (2) DUTIES DESCRIBED.—The duties de-
(A) shall, to the maximum extent prac- ticles from duties under section 301(b) in- scribed in this paragraph are duties imposed
ticable, construct the database and online clude the following: pursuant to the investigation initiated under
toolkit required by subsection (a), and re- ‘‘(A) Whether the failure to grant the ex- section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
lated analytical features, using expertise clusion would result in severe economic 2411) on August 18, 2017, and with respect to
within the Department of Commerce; and harm to the requester. which notice was published in the Federal
(B) may, as appropriate, adopt new tech- ‘‘(B) Whether the article or a reasonable Register on August 24, 2017 (82 Fed. Reg.
nologies and hire additional employees to substitute is not commercially available to 40213).
carry out this section. the requester. (3) IMPLEMENTATION OF EXCLUSION PROC-
(2) MINIMIZATION OF CONTRACTING.—If the ‘‘(C) Whether the imposition of the duty ESS.—In implementing the process estab-
activities described in subparagraphs (A) and with respect to the article would unreason- lished under paragraph (1) for exclusion of
(B) of paragraph (1) cannot be completed ably increase consumer prices for day-to-day articles from duties described in paragraph
without the employment of contractors, the items consumed by low- or middle-income (2), if the exclusion of the article can likely
Secretary should seek to minimize the num- families in the United States. be administered by U.S. Customs and Border
ber of contractors and the scope of the con- ‘‘(D) Whether the imposition of the duty Protection—
tract. would have an unreasonable impact on man- (A) the Trade Representative shall exclude
(d) TERMINATION.—This section shall termi- ufacturing output of the United States. that article from the imposition of such a
nate on September 30, 2025. ‘‘(E) Whether the imposition of the duty duty if the Trade Representative determines,
TITLE III—IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY would have an unreasonable impact on the following a request from a United States en-
AND ADMINISTRATION OF TRADE PRO- ability of an entity to fulfill contracts or to tity or an association of those entities, that
GRAMS AND OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNT- build critical infrastructure. the failure to grant the exclusion would re-
ABILITY OF TRADE AGENCIES ‘‘(F) Whether the failure to grant the ex- sult in severe economic harm to the re-
SEC. 73001. PROCESS FOR EXCLUSION OF ARTI- clusion is likely to result in a particular en- quester;
CLES FROM DUTIES UNDER SECTION tity or entities having the ability to abuse a (B) unless the Trade Representative deter-
301 OF THE TRADE ACT OF 1974. dominant market position. mines that granting the exclusion would im-
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF GENERAL EXCLUSION ‘‘(d) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DUTIES.—This pair the ability of the United States to main-
PROCESS.— section shall not apply to duties imposed tain effective pressure to remove an unrea-
(1) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Trade Act under section 301(b) pursuant to a dispute sonable or discriminatory practice burdening
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411 et seq.) is amended by resolution process under the World Trade Or- United States commerce, the Trade Rep-
inserting after section 305 the following: ganization. resentative shall exclude that article from
‘‘SEC. 305A. PROCESS FOR EXCLUSION OF ARTI- ‘‘(e) PUBLICATION OF NOTICE.—Subject to the imposition of such a duty if the Trade
CLES FROM DUTIES. subsection (d), not later than 90 days after Representative determines following a re-
‘‘(a) ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE ACTION.— imposing any duty under section 301(b), the quest from a United States entity or an asso-
Subject to subsection (d), before taking ac- Trade Representative, in consultation with ciation of those entities that—
tion under section 301(b), the Trade Rep- such other Federal agencies as the Trade (i) the article or a reasonable substitute is
resentative shall analyze the impact of the Representative considers appropriate, shall not commercially available to the requester;
action on United States entities, particu- publish a notice in the Federal Register re- (ii) the imposition of the duty with respect
larly small entities, and consumers in the garding the criteria that the Trade Rep- to the article would unreasonably increase
United States with a goal of mitigating the resentative will apply and the evidence it consumer prices for day-to-day items con-
impact of duties on United States entities will evaluate in determining whether a re- sumed by low- or middle-income families in
and consumers in the United States, includ- quest for exclusion from such duty satisfies the United States;
ing by evaluating alternatives or modifica- the requirements of the exclusion process (iii) the imposition of the duty would have
tions to particular actions. under subsection (b)(1). an unreasonable impact on manufacturing
‘‘(b) PROCESS FOR EXCLUSION FROM DU- ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: output of the United States;
TIES.— ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (iv) the imposition of the duty would have
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection TEES.—The term ‘appropriate congressional an unreasonable impact on the ability of an
(d), the Trade Representative shall establish committees’ means— entity to fulfill contracts or to build critical
and maintain a process for exclusion re- ‘‘(A) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- infrastructure; or
quests from duties under section 301(b) un- ate; and (v) the failure to grant the exclusion is
less the Trade Representative determines ‘‘(B) the Committee on Ways and Means of likely to result in a particular entity or enti-
and certifies to the appropriate congres- the House of Representatives. ties having the ability to abuse a dominant
sional committees that maintaining an ex- ‘‘(2) SEVERE ECONOMIC HARM.—The term ‘se- market position; and
clusion process— vere economic harm’, with respect to an ex- (C) the Trade Representative may identify
‘‘(A) would impair the ability of the United clusion from duties requested by a United other criteria relevant to determining
States to maintain effective pressure to re- States entity, includes circumstances under whether the article shall be excluded from
move unreasonable or discriminatory prac- which failure to grant the exclusion would— the imposition of such a duty.
tices burdening commerce in the United ‘‘(A) render the business of the entity un- (4) TIMEFRAME OF EXCLUSION AND RE-
States; or profitable; or NEWAL.—
‘‘(B) is impractical due to the low value of ‘‘(B) result in a significant number or pro- (A) PERIOD OF EXCLUSION.—An exclusion of
the duties imposed. portion of the workers employed by the enti- an article requested under paragraph (1)
‘‘(2) BRIEFING.—If the Trade Representative ty becoming totally separated from employ- from duties described in paragraph (2)—
makes a certification under paragraph (1), ment. (i) shall be for a period of 18 months; and
not later than 3 days before making the cer- ‘‘(3) SMALL ENTITIES.—The term ‘small en- (ii) shall be decided—
tification, the Trade Representative shall tities’ has the meaning given the term ‘small (I) not later than 90 days before the duty is
brief the appropriate congressional commit- entity’ in section 601 of title 5, United States due to be paid; or
tees regarding the reasons for the certifi- Code. (II) if the Trade Representative determines
cation. ‘‘(4) UNITED STATES ENTITY.—The term that the request presents exceptionally com-
‘‘(3) CONTINUED CERTIFICATION.—If the ‘United States entity’ means an entity orga- plex issues or requires additional evidence,
Trade Representative makes a certification nized under the laws of the United States or not later than 120 days before the duty is due
under paragraph (1) with respect to duties of any jurisdiction within the United States, to be paid.
under section 301(b), not less frequently than including a foreign branch of such an enti- (B) RENEWAL.—The Trade Representative
once every 180 days while those duties are in ty.’’. shall allow applications for renewal of an ex-
effect, the Trade Representative shall deter- (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of clusion under paragraph (1) to be submitted
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sional committees that the reasons for for- by inserting after the item relating to sec- set to expire.
going an exclusion process with respect to tion 305 the following: (C) FAILURE TO ACT.—If the Trade Rep-
those duties continue to be present. ‘‘Sec. 305A. Process for exclusion of articles resentative fails to decide an exclusion re-
‘‘(c) IMPLEMENTATION OF EXCLUSION PROC- from duties.’’. quest under subparagraph (A)(ii) during the
ESS.— (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF EXCLUSION PROCESS appropriate period set forth under that sub-
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In implementing an ex- FOR CERTAIN DUTIES RELATING TO PEOPLE’S paragraph, the exclusion request will be
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that is 30 days after the Trade Representa- (2) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION FOR CERTAIN derstanding with the People’s Republic of
tive publishes in the Federal Register a deci- LIQUIDATIONS AND RELIQUIDATIONS.— China intended to resolve an investigation
sion not to grant the request. (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section with respect to duties under section 301 of
(5) WRITTEN REASONING.— 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) not
(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Trade Representa- any other provision of law and subject to later than 3 business days before submitting
tive denies a request for an exclusion under subparagraph (B), any entry of a covered ar- the proposal to any official of the People’s
paragraph (1), the Trade Representative shall ticle on which duties were paid under section Republic of China.
provide to the requester of the exclusion a 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. (2) TRADE ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND.—Sec-
reasoned determination for denying the re- 2411(b)) and to which a covered duty exclu- tion 611(e) of the Trade Facilitation and
quest. sion would have applied if the entry were Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C.
(B) SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.—A determina- made on December 31, 2020, that was made— 4405(e)) is amended—
tion under subparagraph (A) shall be sup- (i) after December 31, 2020, and (A) in the subsection heading, by striking
ported by substantial evidence from the ad- (ii) before the date of the enactment of this ‘‘REPORT’’ and inserting ‘‘REPORTS’’;
ministrative record. Act, (B) by striking ‘‘Not later than’’ and in-
(6) REVIEW.— shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though serting ‘‘(1) REPORT AFTER ENTRY INTO
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days such entry occurred on such date of enact- FORCE.—Not later than’’; and
after the date of the enactment of this Act, ment. (C) by adding at the end the following:
and annually thereafter, the Comptroller (B) REQUESTS.—A liquidation or reliquida- ‘‘(2) REPORT ON USE OF FUNDS.—Not later
General of the United States shall conduct tion may be made under subparagraph (A) than July 1 of each year, the Trade Rep-
an audit of the exclusion process established with respect to an entry of an article only if resentative shall submit to Congress a report
under paragraph (1). a request therefor is filed with U.S. Customs that identifies the use of any funds from the
(B) ELEMENTS OF AUDIT.—Each audit re- and Border Protection not later than 180 Trust Fund during the one-year period pre-
quired by subparagraph (A) shall— days after the date of the enactment of this ceding the date of the report, including an
(i) include a review of the process for— Act that contains sufficient information to identification of the specific enforcement
(I) receiving and reviewing exclusion re- enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection— matter for which the funds were used.’’.
quests under paragraph (1); (i) to identify and reconstruct the entry, if (b) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.—
(II) determining eligibility for an exclu- necessary; and (1) ANTIDUMPING OR COUNTERVAILING DU-
(ii) to verify that the article is a covered TIES.—
sion;
article. (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than July 1 of
(III) applying relevant criteria for an ex-
(C) PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED.—Any each year, the Secretary of Commerce shall
clusion; and
amounts owed by the United States pursuant submit to the appropriate congressional
(IV) making determinations regarding
to the liquidation or reliquidation of an committees a report that identifies any anti-
whether to grant an exclusion;
entry of a covered article under subpara- dumping or countervailing duty determina-
(ii) examine the information provided to
graph (A) shall be paid, without interest, not tion under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930
applicants prior to seeking an exclusion, as
later than 90 days after the date of the liq- (19 U.S. C. 1671 et seq.) that in the year pre-
well as throughout the exclusion application
uidation or reliquidation (as the case may ceding the report was subject to a remand
process; and
be). pursuant to an order from the United States
(iii) analyze the timeliness of decisions,
(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: Court of International Trade or a Chapter 10
the consistency of decisions, and the internal Panel under the USMCA or that was found to
review process for making decisions with re- (A) COVERED ARTICLE.—The term ‘‘covered
article’’ means an article that qualifies for a be inconsistent with the obligations of the
spect to an exclusion. United States with the World Trade Organi-
(7) REGULATIONS.— covered duty exclusion from duties paid
under section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 zation.
(A) IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCESS.—Not (B) ELEMENTS.—With respect to each deter-
later than 120 days after the date of the en- (19 U.S.C. 2411(b)) that was not granted by
the United States Trade Representative mination under subparagraph (A), the Sec-
actment of this Act, The Trade Representa- retary of Commerce shall indicate—
tive, in consultation with such other Federal within 180 days of the date of liquidation of
an entry containing such an article. (i) the specific statutory requirement that
agencies as the Trade Representative con- the Court of International Trade or the
siders appropriate, shall prescribe regula- (B) COVERED DUTY EXCLUSION.—The term
‘‘covered duty exclusion’’ means a specific Chapter 10 Panel found that the Secretary
tions regarding the criteria that the Trade failed to observe or the specific provision of
Representative will apply and the evidence article exclusion that was—
(i) granted in the investigation initiated the WTO Agreement that a dispute settle-
the Trade Representative will evaluate in de- ment panel or Appellate Body found to have
ciding whether any of the conditions in para- under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
U.S.C. 2411) on August 18, 2017, and with re- been breached by the determination; and
graph (3) have been satisfied with respect to (ii) whether or when the Secretary intends
an exclusion request under paragraph (1). spect to which notice was published in the
Federal Register on August 24, 2017 (82 Fed. to comply with the order or obligations de-
(B) SEVERE ECONOMIC HARM.—The Trade scribed in subparagraph (A), as the case may
Representative shall prescribe regulations Reg. 40213); and
(ii) published in the Federal Register. be.
regarding the definition of severe economic (2) NATIONAL SECURITY TARIFFS.—The Sec-
harm under paragraph (8), including by set- (C) ENTRY.—The term ‘‘entry’’ includes a
withdrawal from warehouse for consumption. retary of Commerce shall include in each re-
ting forth the evidence necessary to estab- port submitted under paragraph (1), if appli-
SEC. 73002. ENHANCED CONGRESSIONAL OVER-
lish that a business is unprofitable, that cable, information regarding the operation
SIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES
workers will be separated, and other cir- TRADE REPRESENTATIVE AND THE of the process for exclusion from tariffs
cumstances in which severe economic harm DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act
may be demonstrated. (a) UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTA- of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1862) during the year cov-
(8) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: TIVE.— ered by the report, including—
(A) SEVERE ECONOMIC HARM.—The term ‘‘se- (1) PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.—The (A) the approximate number of hours and
vere economic harm’’, with respect to an ex- United States Trade Representative shall employees of the Department of Commerce
clusion from duties requested by a United submit to the appropriate congressional (full-time equivalent) working on that proc-
States entity or an association of those enti- committees— ess;
ties, includes circumstances under which (A) not later than September 1, 2021, and (B) the number of requests for exclusion
failure to grant the exclusion would— every 180 days thereafter for the following 2 that have been pending for more than 120
(i) render the business of the entity or en- years, a confidential report describing— days; and
tities unprofitable; or (i) the implementation of the Economic (C) a list of all exclusions that have been
(ii) result in a significant number or pro- and Trade Agreement Between the Govern- decided, including by identifying whether
portion of the workers employed by the enti- ment of the United States of America and the specific request for an exclusion was
ty or entities becoming totally separated the Government of China, dated January 15, granted or not, and the time it took to de-
from employment. 2020, including an identification of those pro- cide the request.
(B) UNITED STATES ENTITY.—The term visions in the agreement that have yet to be (3) NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF ANTIDUMPING
‘‘United States entity’’ means an entity or- implemented; and DUTY INVESTIGATION.—Section 734(b) of the
ganized under the laws of the United States (ii) progress toward addressing the issues Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673c(b)) is
or of any jurisdiction within the United identified in the report prepared by the amended—
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entity. and titled, ‘‘Findings of the Investigation as subparagraphs (A) and (B) and moving
(c) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS RE- into China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Re- those two subparagraphs, as so redesignated,
LATING TO PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.— lated to Technology Transfer, Intellectual two ems to the right;
(1) REAUTHORIZATION OF EXCLUSIONS.—All Property, and Innovation under Section 301 (B) by striking ‘‘The administering author-
covered duty exclusions shall be reinstituted of the Trade Act of 1974’’; and ity’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The ad-
for entries filed on or before December 31, (B) the text of any initial proposal for an ministering authority’’; and
2022. executive agreement or memorandum of un- (C) by adding at the end the following:

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‘‘(2) NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESS.—The ad- (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, Na- tiate and adopt rules that reduce and elimi-
ministering authority shall submit to Con- tional Account Managers’’ after ‘‘Financial nate trade barriers and discriminatory treat-
gress the text of any proposal to suspend an Systems Specialists’’; and ment.
investigation under paragraph (1) not later (2) by adding at the end the following: (6) The prompt settlement of disputes in
than 3 business days before submitting the ‘‘(d) AUTHORITY TO CONSOLIDATE, MODIFY, which a member of the WTO considers that
proposal to an interested party.’’. OR REORGANIZE CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNC- its rights are being impaired by the actions
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: TIONS.— of another member is essential to the func-
(1) APPELLATE BODY; DISPUTE SETTLEMENT ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of tioning of the WTO and the maintenance of
PANEL.—the terms ‘‘Appellate Body’’ and U.S. Customs and Border Protection may, a proper balance between the rights and obli-
‘‘dispute settlement panel’’ have the mean- subject to subsection (b), consolidate, mod- gations of members.
ings given those terms in section 121 of the ify, or reorganize customs revenue functions (7) The WTO’s dispute settlement function,
Uruguay Round Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. delegated to the Commissioner under sub- including in particular the Appellate Body,
3531). section (a), including by adding such func- has increasingly failed to enforce the rules of
(2) USMCA.—The term ‘‘USMCA’’ means tions to existing positions or establishing the WTO in a timely manner, and has
the Agreement between the United States of new or modifying existing job series, grades, usurped the negotiating prerogative of mem-
America, the United Mexican States, and titles, or classifications for personnel, and bers by creating new obligations and rights
Canada, which is— associated support staff, performing such that are inconsistent with or not included in
(A) attached as an Annex to the Protocol functions. the rules negotiated by members.
Replacing the North American Free Trade ‘‘(2) POSITION CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS.— (8) The creation of those obligations and
Agreement with the Agreement between the At the request of the Commissioner, the Di- rights undermines—
United States of America, the United Mexi- rector of the Office of Personnel Manage- (A) the WTO’s negotiating function by dis-
can States, and Canada, done at Buenos ment shall establish new position classifica- couraging members from making conces-
Aires on November 30, 2018, as amended by tion standards for any new positions estab- sions; and
the Protocol of Amendment to the Agree- lished by the Commissioner under paragraph (B) the WTO’s dispute settlement function
ment Between the United States of America, (1).’’. by encouraging overuse of the process and
the United Mexican States, and Canada, done (b) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section undermining its legitimacy, including by
at Mexico City on December 10, 2019; and 412(a)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of preventing free market economies from re-
(B) approved by Congress under section 2002 (6 U.S.C. 212(a)(1)) is amended by strik- sponding to globally trade distortive prac-
101(a)(1) of the United States–Mexico–Canada ing ‘‘403(a)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘403(1)’’. tices by nonmarket economies.
Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. SEC. 73005. PROTECTION FROM PUBLIC DISCLO- (9) The WTO does not have sufficient rules
4511(a)). SURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFI- to discipline the distortive economic policies
(3) WTO AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘WTO ABLE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN of nonmarket economies, such as policies re-
Agreement’’ has the meaning given that MANIFESTS. lating to excess capacity and forced tech-
term in section 2 of the Uruguay Round (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section nology transfer, the special treatment those
Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(9)). 431(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. economies afford to state-owned enterprises,
SEC. 73003. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSPECTOR GEN- 1431(c)) is amended to read as follows: and their massive and opaque industrial sub-
ERAL OF THE OFFICE OF THE ‘‘(2)(A) The information listed in paragraph sidies.
UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENT- (1) shall not be available for public disclo- (10) There is long-standing bipartisan sup-
ATIVE. sure if— port in Congress to reform the WTO to ad-
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 12 of the Inspec- ‘‘(i) the Secretary of the Treasury makes dress those failings.
tor General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is an affirmative finding on a shipment-by- (11) The current presidential administra-
amended— shipment basis that disclosure is likely to tion, as well as prior administrations, raised
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘or the Di- pose a threat of personal injury or property concerns about the failings described in this
rector of the National Reconnaissance Of- damage; or subsection and have made reform of the WTO
fice;’’ and inserting ‘‘the Director of the Na- ‘‘(ii) the information is exempt under the a top priority of United States trade policy.
tional Reconnaissance Office; or the United provisions of section 552(b)(1) of title 5, (12) The United States urges WTO members
States Trade Representative;’’ and United States Code. to work constructively with the United
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘or the Na- ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall ensure that any States to assess the reasons why the existing
tional Reconnaissance Office,’’ and inserting personally identifiable information, includ- WTO rules have proven inadequate in order
‘‘the National Reconnaissance Office, or the ing Social Security account numbers and to create an atmosphere within the WTO
Office of the United States Trade Represent- passport numbers, is removed from any that is conducive to the development of new
ative,’’. manifest signed, produced, delivered, or elec- rules less subject to jurisprudential drift.
(b) APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.— tronically transmitted under this section be- (13) The guiding principle for reform of the
Not later than 120 days after the date of the fore access to the manifest is provided to the WTO, and the lens through which WTO mem-
enactment of this Act, the President shall public.’’. bers should consider specific reform pro-
appoint an individual to serve as the Inspec- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment posals, is the restoration of the WTO’s capa-
tor General of the Office for the United made by subsection (a) shall take effect on bility and capacity for negotiation among
States Trade Representative in accordance the date that is 30 days after the date of the members.
with section 3(a) of the Inspector General enactment of this Act. (14) The United States has achieved its
Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.). trade policy objectives through active lead-
SEC. 73006. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON LEADER-
(c) TERMINATION.—The requirement under SHIP AT WORLD TRADE ORGANIZA- ership at the WTO, and an absence of that
the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amend- TION. leadership would be filled by nonmarket
ed by subsection (a), for an Inspector General (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol-
of the Office of the United States Trade Rep- economies that are hostile to a host of
lowing findings: United States interests.
resentative shall terminate on the date that
(1) The United States had led the forma- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of
is 5 years after the date of the enactment of
tion, as well as reform, of rules governing Congress that—
this Act if, not less than 90 days before that
the multilateral trading system since World (1) while the United States finds value and
date, the President submits to the appro-
priate congressional committees a reason for War II. usefulness in the WTO, in order to fulfill the
determining that an Inspector General is no (2) The United States is a founding member needs of the United States and other free and
longer required for that Office. of the World Trade Organization (in this sec- open economies in the 21st century, signifi-
SEC. 73004. AUTHORITY OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND
tion referred to as the ‘‘WTO’’) and a key ar- cant reforms are needed;
BORDER PROTECTION TO CONSOLI- chitect of the organization. (2) the United States must therefore con-
DATE, MODIFY, OR REORGANIZE (3) The United States secured important tinue to demonstrate leadership to achieve
CUSTOMS REVENUE FUNCTIONS. commitments in the WTO to facilitate trade reforms that restore the effectiveness of the
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 412 of the Home- in goods and services, to prevent the applica- WTO’s—
land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 212(b)) is tion of non-scientific restrictions on United (A) negotiating function;
amended— States agriculture, and to protect United (B) dispute settlement function so that it
(1) in subsection (b)— States intellectual property. transparently, efficiently, and fully enforces
(A) in paragraph (1)— (4) The United States uses the rules of the outcomes negotiated by members rather
(i) by striking ‘‘consolidate, discontinue,’’ WTO to benefit workers, farmers, fishers, than usurping their primacy by creating new
and inserting ‘‘discontinue’’; and and businesses in the United States by facili- rights or obligations; and

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(ii) by inserting after ‘‘reduce the staffing tating access to the 90 percent of the world’s (C) rules for special and differential treat-
level’’ the following: ‘‘below the optimal consumers who live outside the borders of ment to ensure those rules promote advance-
staffing level determined in the most recent the United States. ment for truly developing countries, rather
Resource Allocation Model required by sec- (5) The fundamental purpose of the WTO is than becoming tools for globally competitive
tion 301(h) of the Customs Procedural Re- to create space for members to negotiate countries, like the People’s Republic of
form and Simplification Act of 1978 (19 U.S.C. with each other, and the WTO reserves to China, to engage in protectionism and mar-
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(3) the efforts to reform the negotiating ‘‘(i) to effectively enforce its environ- (C) by inserting ‘‘or suspension’’ after ‘‘ter-
function of the WTO should revitalize the ne- mental laws or regulations through a sus- mination’’.
gotiating function by providing confidence tained or recurring course of action or inac- (c) PUBLICATION OF DETERMINATIONS RELAT-
to members that the WTO operates accord- tion; or ING TO PETITIONS FOR REVIEW.—Section 502 of
ing to the rules as negotiated and adopted by ‘‘(ii) to adopt and maintain measures im- the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462) is
members; plementing its obligations under common amended by adding at the end the following:
(4) a revitalized negotiating function must multilateral environmental agreements. ‘‘(g) PUBLICATION OF DETERMINATIONS RE-
include new rules that reflect the 21st cen- ‘‘(J) Such country engages in gross viola- LATING TO PETITIONS FOR REVIEW.—The
tury economy, further combat anticompeti- tions of internationally recognized human United States Trade Representative shall
tive and protectionist barriers, and ensure rights in that country (including any des- publish in the Federal Register a notice of,
disputes are efficiently resolved; ignated zone in that country).’’; and and the rationale for, any determination of
(5) the United States Trade Representative (B) in the text following subparagraph (J) the Trade Representative with respect to a
should continue to lead efforts to work with (as inserted by subparagraph (A)), by strik- petition for review of the eligibility of a
WTO members to pursue reforms at the WTO ing ‘‘and (H) (to the extent described in sec- country for designation as a beneficiary de-
that— tion 507(6)(D))’’ and inserting ‘‘(H) (to the ex- veloping country, including a determina-
(A) ensure the dispute settlement mecha- tent described in section 507(6)(D)), (I), and tion—
nism faithfully applies the rules adopted by (J)’’; and ‘‘(1) to accept or deny such a petition;
members, including by undertaking meas- (2) in subsection (c)— ‘‘(2) to continue to review the eligibility of
ures to ensure the WTO’s Appellate Body (A) in paragraph (6)(B), by striking ‘‘; and’’ the country; or
does not create new rights and obligations; and inserting a semicolon; ‘‘(3) to withdraw, suspend, or limit the ap-
(B) improve public confidence in dispute (B) in paragraph (7)— plication of duty-free treatment under this
settlement by promoting greater trans- (i) by striking ‘‘whether’’ and all that fol- title with respect to the country.’’.
parency and efficiency in the conduct of pro- lows through ‘‘afford’’ and inserting ‘‘the ex-
(d) DEFINITIONS.—Section 507 of the Trade
ceedings; tent to which such country is affording’’; and
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2467) is amended—
(C) redress the consistent failure by cer- (ii) by striking the period at the end and
(1) in paragraph (4)—
tain members to satisfy their notification inserting a semicolon; and
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘;
obligations under various WTO agreements, (C) by adding at the end the following:
and’’ and inserting a semicolon;
including through measures that strengthen ‘‘(8) the extent to which such country is ef-
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the pe-
accountability; fectively enforcing its environmental laws
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(D) ensure rules for special and differential and regulations and adopting and maintain-
(C) by adding at the end the following:
treatment are appropriately reserved for ing measures implementing its obligations
‘‘(F) the elimination of all forms of dis-
countries whose state of development and under common multilateral environmental
crimination with respect to occupation and
global competitiveness actually warrants agreements;
employment.’’; and
such flexibility; ‘‘(9) the extent to which such country is
(2) by adding at the end the following:
(E) create new rules and structures that achieving the goals described in section 3(b)
‘‘(7) COMMON MULTILATERAL ENVIRON-
can serve the interests of the United States of the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Eco-
MENTAL AGREEMENT.—
while promoting peace, prosperity, good gov- nomic Empowerment Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C.
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘common mul-
ernance, transparency, effective operation of 2151–2(b));
tilateral environmental agreement’, for pur-
legal regimes, the rule of law, and free enter- ‘‘(10) the extent to which such country has
poses of determining the eligibility of a
prise; and established, or is making continual progress
country for designation as a beneficiary de-
(F) expand upon the trilateral negotiations toward establishing—
veloping country under this title, means any
currently underway with Japan and the Eu- ‘‘(A) the rule of law, political pluralism,
agreement specified in subparagraph (B) to
ropean Union; and and the right to due process, a fair trial, and
which both the United States and that coun-
(6) the United States Trade Representative equal protection under the law;
try are full parties, including any current or
should explore and assess specific reform ‘‘(B) economic policies to reduce poverty,
future mutually agreed upon protocols,
proposals, including— increase the availability of health care and
amendments, annexes, or adjustments to
(A) pursuing plurilateral agreements that educational opportunities, expand physical
such an agreement.
further the interests of the United States infrastructure, promote the development of
‘‘(B) AGREEMENTS SPECIFIED.—The agree-
while limiting the benefits accruing to coun- private enterprise, and encourage the forma-
ments specified in this subparagraph are the
tries that are not parties to those agree- tion of capital markets through micro-credit
following:
ments; or other programs; and
‘‘(i) The Convention on International
(B) efforts to ensure that incorrect inter- ‘‘(C) a system to combat corruption and
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
pretations by the Appellate Body, including bribery, such as signing and implementing
and Flora, done at Washington March 3, 1973
with respect to the Agreement on Safe- the Convention on Combating Bribery of
(27 UST 1087; TIAS 8249).
guards, the Agreement on Implementation of Foreign Public Officials in International
‘‘(ii) The Montreal Protocol on Substances
Article VI of the General Agreement on Tar- Business Transactions, done at Paris Decem-
that Deplete the Ozone Layer, done at Mon-
iffs and Trade 1994, and the Agreement on ber 17, 1997, and entered into force February
treal September 16, 1987.
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, are 15, 1999 (TIAS 99–215); and
‘‘(iii) The Protocol of 1978 Relating to the
corrected, and not to be deemed preceden- ‘‘(11) the extent to which such country—
International Convention for the Prevention
tial; ‘‘(A) has refrained from imposing, or has
of Pollution from Ships, 1973, done at London
(C) new rules and norms to address prac- eliminated, digital trade barriers, including
February 17, 1978.
tices of nonmarket economies, such as prac- unnecessary or discriminatory data localiza-
‘‘(iv) The Convention on Wetlands of Inter-
tices relating to state-owned enterprises, tion or data transfer restrictions; and
national Importance, Especially as Water-
which certain countries often utilize for ob- ‘‘(B) has taken steps in the digital environ-
fowl Habitat, done at Ramsar February 2,
jectives that cause severe trade distortions; ment to support consumer protections, the
1971 (TIAS 11084).
and privacy of personal information, and open
‘‘(v) The Convention on the Conservation
(D) better implementation of existing digital ecosystems.’’.
of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, done
rules, such as the prohibition in paragraph 4 (b) MODIFICATION OF WITHDRAWAL, SUSPEN- at Canberra May 20, 1980 (33 UST 3476).
of Article XIV of the General Agreement on SION, OR LIMITATION REQUIREMENTS.—Section ‘‘(vi) The International Convention for the
Tariffs and Trade on currency manipulation, 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462) is Regulation of Whaling, done at Washington
to ensure that those rules are effective to amended— December 2, 1946 (62 Stat. 1716).
preserve the rights of free market econo- (1) in subsection (d)(1), in the second sen- ‘‘(vii) The Convention for the Establish-
mies. tence— ment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna
TITLE IV—PROMOTING AMERICAN (A) by striking ‘‘shall consider’’ and insert- Commission, done at Washington May 31,
COMPETITIVENESS ing the following: ‘‘shall— 1949 (1 UST 230).’’.
Subtitle A—Reauthorization and Reform of ‘‘(A) consider’’;
SEC. 74002. SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEWS AND RE-
Generalized System of Preferences (B) by striking the period at the end and
PORTING.
SEC. 74001. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY CRI- inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
TERIA FOR BENEFICIARY DEVEL- (C) by adding at the end the following: (a) ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON COMPLI-
OPING COUNTRIES. ‘‘(B) hold a public hearing or provide for a ANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.—Sec-

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(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 502 of the Trade period of not less than 30 days for submission tion 502 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2462) is amended— of comments by the public.’’; and by section 74001, is further amended by add-
(1) in subsection (b)(2)— (2) in subsection (f)(2)— ing at the end the following:
(A) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the (A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting ‘‘(h) ASSESSMENT AND REPORT ON COMPLI-
following: ‘‘OR SUSPENSION’’ after ‘‘TERMINATION’’; ANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.—
‘‘(I) Such country has failed, in a manner (B) by inserting ‘‘or suspend’’ after ‘‘termi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President shall—
affecting trade or investment— nate’’ each place it appears; and ‘‘(A) on an annual basis—

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‘‘(i) conduct assessments of the compliance United States Government, foreign govern- (2) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION FOR CERTAIN
of an appropriate number of countries des- ments, multilateral institutions, nongovern- LIQUIDATIONS AND RELIQUIDATIONS.—
ignated as beneficiary developing countries mental organizations, or educational institu- (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section
for purposes of this title in meeting or con- tions. 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1514) or
tinuing to meet the eligibility requirements ‘‘(c) MEASUREMENT OF WOMEN’S ECONOMIC any other provision of law and subject to
under this title; and EMPOWERMENT.—To support the measure- subparagraph (B), any entry of a covered ar-
‘‘(ii) make determinations with respect to ment of women’s economic empowerment, ticle to which duty-free treatment or other
whether to initiate full reviews of the prac- the Trade Representative shall encourage preferential treatment under title V of the
tices of those countries to assess the contin- and support the reporting by beneficiary de- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.)
ued eligibility of those countries for designa- veloping countries of sex-disaggregated eco- would have applied if the entry had been
tion as beneficiary developing countries nomic and business data, including the gath- made on December 31, 2020, that was made—
under this title; and ering of information consistent with the (i) after December 31, 2020, and
‘‘(B) submit to Congress a report con- United Nations Sustainable Development (ii) before the effective date specified in
sisting of the results of such assessments and Goals, particularly the goals relating to gen- paragraph (1),
determinations. der equality and decent work.’’. shall be liquidated or reliquidated as though
‘‘(2) FREQUENCY.—The President shall con- (B) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of such entry occurred on the effective date
duct an assessment described in clause (i) of contents for the Trade Act of 1974 is amended specified in paragraph (1).
paragraph (1)(A) and make a determination by inserting after the item relating to sec- (B) REQUESTS.—A liquidation or reliquida-
described in clause (ii) of that paragraph tion 504 the following: tion may be made under subparagraph (A)
with respect to each country designated as a ‘‘Sec. 504A. Assessment of effectiveness in with respect to an entry only if a request
beneficiary developing country for purposes strengthening and maintaining therefor is filed with U.S. Customs and Bor-
of this title not less frequently than once internationally recognized der Protection not later than 180 days after
every 3 years.’’. worker rights and women’s en- the date of the enactment of this Act that
(b) ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF GEN- trepreneurship and economic contains sufficient information to enable
ERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES IN empowerment.’’. U.S. Customs and Border Protection—
STRENGTHENING AND MAINTAINING INTER- (c) UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE (i) to locate the entry; or
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WORKER RIGHTS AND COMMISSION STUDY.—Not later than July 1, (ii) to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be
WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC 2023, the United States International Trade located.
EMPOWERMENT.— Commission shall submit to Congress a re- (C) PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS OWED.—Any
(1) POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES.—It is the port that contains a study on rules of origin, amounts owed by the United States pursuant
policy of the United States to support gender utilization rates, and eligibility require- to the liquidation or reliquidation of an
equality and worker rights by promoting ments for articles under the Generalized Sys- entry of a covered article under subpara-
legal reforms that address legal, structural, tem of Preferences program under title V of graph (A) shall be paid, without interest, not
and social barriers that constrain the full the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.), later than 90 days after the date of the liq-
and free economic participation of all work- including an assessment of— uidation or reliquidation (as the case may
ers in the global economy. (1) the rate of utilization of the program by be).
(2) AMENDMENT TO TRADE ACT OF 1974.— countries designated as least-developed bene- (3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection:
(A) IN GENERAL.—Title V of the Trade Act ficiary developing countries under section (A) COVERED ARTICLE.—The term ‘‘covered
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2461 et seq.) is amended by 502(a)(2) of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(a)(2)); article’’ means an article from a country
inserting after section 504 the following: (2) the effectiveness of the rules of origin of that is a beneficiary developing country
‘‘SEC. 504A. ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS IN the program in— under title V of the Trade Act of 1974 (19
STRENGTHENING AND MAINTAINING (A) promoting trade benefits to least-de- U.S.C. 2461 et seq.) as of the effective date
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
veloped beneficiary developing countries specified in paragraph (1).
WORKER RIGHTS AND WOMEN’S EN-
TREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC under the program; and (B) ENTER; ENTRY.—The terms ‘‘enter’’ and
EMPOWERMENT. (B) preventing the transshipment of arti- ‘‘entry’’ include a withdrawal from ware-
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 15 cles from countries that are not designated house for consumption.
months after the date of the enactment of as beneficiary developing countries under Subtitle B—Temporary Duty Suspensions and
this section, and every 2 years thereafter, section 502(a)(1) of that Act (19 U.S.C. Reductions
the United States Trade Representative and 2462(a)(1)); and
(3) the requirements and procedures for SEC. 74011. REFERENCE.
the Deputy Undersecretary of Labor for
International Affairs, in consultation with designating articles as eligible articles under Except as otherwise expressly provided,
the policy advisory committee on labor es- section 503 of that Act (19 U.S.C. 2463), in- whenever in this subtitle an amendment or
tablished under section 135(c)(1), shall joint- cluding— repeal is expressed in terms of an amend-
ly submit to Congress an assessment of the (A) the competitive need limitation under ment to, or repeal of, a chapter, subchapter,
effectiveness of the administration of this subsection (c)(2) of that section; and note, additional U.S. note, heading, sub-
title in maintaining or strengthening the ef- (B) the process for waiving that limitation heading, or other provision, the reference
forts of beneficiary developing countries re- under subsection (d) of that section. shall be considered to be made to a chapter,
lating to the factors described in paragraphs SEC. 74003. EXTENSION OF GENERALIZED SYS- subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, head-
(7) and (9) of section 502(c). TEM OF PREFERENCES. ing, subheading, or other provision of the
‘‘(b) METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES.—The as- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 505 of the Trade Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
sessment required by subsection (a) shall in- Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2465) is amended by States.
clude— striking ‘‘December 31, 2020’’ and inserting PART I—NEW DUTY SUSPENSIONS AND
‘‘(1) an explanation of the methodology and ‘‘January 1, 2027’’. REDUCTIONS
sources used to prepare the assessment; and (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
‘‘(2) where relevant, citations to data, in- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by SEC. 74021. SHELLED PINE NUTS.
formation, studies, and assessments that subsection (a) shall apply to articles entered Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
were used to prepare the assessment and on or after the 30th day after the date of the inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
were gathered, compiled, or developed by the enactment of this Act. lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.01 Pine nuts, shelled (provided for in subheading 0802.90.98) ....... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
I I
SEC. 74022. LICORICE EXTRACT.
I I I I 31/2023 ... I’’.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.02 Vegetable saps and extracts of licorice (provided for in sub-

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heading 1302.12.00) ................................................................... 0.7% No No On or be-
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31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74023. REFINED CARRAGEENAN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.03 N-{[2-({4-[(3-Methylbutanoyl)amino]phenyl}carbonyl)
hydrazino]carbonothioyl}-3-nitrobenzamide (Carrageenan)
(CAS No. 9000–07–1) (provided for in subheading 1302.39.00) ..... 2.4% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74024. IRISH DAIRY CHOCOLATE CRUMB.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.04 Chocolate crumb manufactured with fluid milk from Irish
cows (provided for in subheading 1806.20.24) ............................ 2.9% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74025. PEPPERONCINI, PRESERVED IN VIN-
EGAR.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.05 Pepperoncini, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
(provided for in subheading 2001.90.38) .................................... 5.2% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74026. COCONUT WATER IN PET BOTTLES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.06 Coconut water, not from concentrate, not containing added
sugar or other sweetening matter, packaged for retail sale in
polyethylene terephthalate bottles (provided for in sub-
heading 2009.89.70) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74027. 9,11-OCTADECADIENOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.07 Conjugated linoleic acids (9Z,11E)-octadeca-9,11-dienoic acid
(CAS No.2540–56–9), and (10E,12Z)-octadeca-10,12-dienoic acid
(CAS No. 2420–56–6) (provided for in subheading 2106.90.98) ..... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74028. LIQUID GALACTO-
OLIGOSACCHARIDES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.08 Liquid galacto-oligosaccharides (provided for in subheading
2106.90.98) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74029. BEVERAGE CONTAINING COCONUT
WATER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.09 Non-alcoholic beverage containing 10 percent or more of not-
from-concentrate coconut water, with added flavors and

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stevia, packaged for retail sale (provided for in subheading
2202.10.00) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74030. ANIMAL FEED ADDITIVE CONTAINING
GUANIDINOACETIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.10 Feed additive preparation consisting of guanidinoacetic acid
and starch (provided for in subheading 2309.90.95) ................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74031. TUNGSTEN CONCENTRATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.11 Tungsten concentrate, presented as a dense, granular pow-
der, in a range of colors from sandy brown to black/grey de-
pending on the other elements present (provided for in sub-
heading 2611.00.60) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74032. PIPERYLENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.12 Distillates (petroleum), C3-6, piperylene-rich (CAS No. 68477–
35–0) (provided for in subheading 2710.12.90) ............................ 3.5% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74033. NORMAL PARAFFIN M (ALKANES C10–
C14).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.13 A mixture of normal paraffin medium oils (alkanes, C10–14)
(CAS No. 93924–07–3) (provided for in subheading 2710.19.90) .... 5.8% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74034. NEODYMIUM (ND) METAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.14 Neodymium metal (CAS No. 7440–00–8), whether or not
intermixed or interalloyed (provided for in subheading
2805.30.00) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74035. PRASEODYMIUM (PR) METAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.15 Praseodymium metal (CAS No. 7440–10–0), whether or not
intermixed or interalloyed (provided for in subheading
2805.30.00) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74036. HEAVY RARE EARTH METALS, DYS-
PROSIUM (DY) METAL AND TERBIUM
(TB) METAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.16 Dysprosium metal (CAS No. 7429–91–6), terbium metal (CAS
No. 7440–27–9), and heavy rare earth metals, whether or not

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intermixed or inter-alloyed (provided for in subheading
2805.30.00) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74037. SCANDIUM CRYSTAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.17 Scandium crystals of 99.9 percent purity containing 3 ppm or
less by weight of cobalt, 80 ppm or less by weight of chro-
mium and 500 ppm or less by weight of iron (CAS No. 7440–20–
2) (provided for in subheading 2805.30.00) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74038. HEXAFLUOROTITANIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.18 Dihydrogen hexafluorotitanate(2-) (CAS No. 17439–11–1) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2811.19.61) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74039. SILICA GEL CAT LITTER WITH TRAY.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.19 Cat litter of synthetic silica gel, not crystalline, imported
with a disposable cardboard tray coated with polyvinyl chlo-
ride (provided for in subheading 2811.22.10) ............................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74040. DIOXOSILANE SPHERICAL PARTICLES
(MEAN PARTICLE SIZE 0.046–0.054
MM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.20 Dioxosilane (silicon dioxide amorphous) (CAS No. 7631–86–9)
presented in the form of entirely spherical micro-spheres,
certified by the importer as having a mean particle size of
between 0.046 and 0.054 mm, uniform particle size with a uni-
formity coefficient of 1.65 or less, specific electrical resist-
ance of 50,000 Ohm cm or more, and surface area 300 to 700
m2/g (provided for in subheading 2811.22.10) ............................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74041. SILICA GEL CAT LITTER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.21 Cat litter formulated from synthetic silica gel, put up for re-
tail sale (provided for in subheading 2811.22.10) ....................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74042. SULFURYL DICHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.22 Sulfuryl dichloride (CAS No. 7791–25–5) (provided for in sub-
heading 2812.19.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74043. FS-10D ACICULAR
ELECTROCONDUCTIVE TIN OXIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.23 Dispersions of tin(IV) oxide (CAS No. 18282–10–5), doped with
antimony pentoxide (CAS No. 1314–60–9), in water (provided
for in subheading 2825.90.20) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74044. CERTAIN POTASSIUM FLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.24 Potassium fluoride (CAS No. 7789–23–3), spray-dried, crys-
talline, granular or any dry form (provided for in subheading
2826.19.90) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74045. OTHER POTASSIUM FLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.25 Potassium fluoride (CAS No. 7789–23–3) other than spray-
dried, crystalline, granular or any dry form (provided for in
subheading 2826.19.90) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74046. LIPF6.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.26 Lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) (CAS No. 21324–40–3)
(provided for in subheading 2826.90.90) .................................... 1.8% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74047. LIPO2F2.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.27 Lithium difluorophosphate (LiPO2F2) (CAS No. 24389–25–1)
(provided for in subheading 2826.90.90) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74048. AMMONIUM FLUOROBORATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.28 Azanium; tetrafluoroborate (CAS No. 13826–83–0) (provided
for in subheading 2826.90.90) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74049. SODIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.29 Sodium tetrafluoroborate (CAS No. 13755–29–8) (provided for
in subheading 2826.90.90) .......................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74050. FERRIC CHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.30 Trichloroiron (CAS No. 7705–08–0) (provided for in subheading
2827.39.55) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74051. FERROUS CHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-

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lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.31 Iron(2+);dichloride (CAS No. 7758–94–3) (provided for in sub-
heading 2827.39.55) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74052. CUPRIC CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.32 Copper(II) chloride dihydrate (cupric chloride dihydrate)
(CAS No. 10125–13–0) (provided for in subheading 2827.39.90) .... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74053. COPPER CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.33 Copper(II) chloride anhydrous (CAS No. 7447–39–4) (provided
for in subheading 2827.39.90) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74054. MANGANESE CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.34 Manganese(2+);dichloride (anhydrous manganese chloride)
(CAS No. 7773–01–5) (provided for in subheading 2827.39.90) ..... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74055. MANGANESE CHLORIDE TETRA-
HYDRATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.35 Manganese(II) chloride tetrahydrate (CAS No. 13446–34–9)
(provided for in subheading 2827.39.90) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74056. REDUCING AGENT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.36 Acetic acid, 2-oxo-, reaction products with sodium dithionite
(2:1) (CAS No. 1444365–63–2) (provided for in subheading
2831.10.50) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74057. MANGANESE CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.37 Manganese(2+);carbonate (CAS No. 598–62–9) (provided for in
subheading 2836.99.50) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74058. POTASSIUM TETRABORATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.38 Potassium tetraborate (CAS No. 12045–78–2) (provided for in
subheading 2840.20.00) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74059. POTASSIUM PENTABORATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-

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lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.39 Potassium pentaborate (CAS No. 12229–13–9) (provided for in
subheading 2840.20.00) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74060. AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.40 Azanium;thiocyanate (ammonium thiocyanate) (CAS No.
1762–95–4) (provided for in subheading 2842.90.10) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74061. MODIFIED AMINE COMPLEX OF
BORON TRIFLUORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.41 Propan-2-amine, compound with trifluoroborane, reaction
products with 2-(butoxymethyl)oxirane (amine complex of
boron trifluoride) (CAS No. 68478–97–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2842.90.90) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74062. TRICHLOROSILANE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.42 Trichlorosilicon (CAS No. 10025–78–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2853.90.90) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74063. 1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.43 (E)-1,3-Dichloroprop-1-ene (CAS No. 542–75–6) (provided for in
subheading 2903.29.00) .............................................................. 2.3% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74064. HEXAFLUOROISOBUTYLENE (HFIB).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.44 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)prop-1-ene (CAS No. 382–10–
5) (provided for in subheading 2903.39.20) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74065. 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-TRIDECAFLUORO-
8-IODOOCTANE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.45 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Tridecafluoro-8-iodooctane (CAS No.
2043–57–4) (provided for in subheading 2903.79.90) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74066. ETHYL BENZYL CHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.46 1-(Chloromethyl)-3-ethylbenzene (CAS No. 26968–58–1) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2903.99.80) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74067. PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE.

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inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.47 Potassium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane-1-sulphonate
(CAS No. 29420–49–3) (provided for in subheading 2904.99.50) .... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74068. D-MANNITOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.48 (2R,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol (D-Mannitol) (CAS No.
69–65–8) (provided for in subheading 2905.43.00) ........................ 2.9% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74069. 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-
TRIDECAFLUOROOCTAN-1-OL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.49 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctan-1-ol (CAS No. 647–42–
7) (provided for in subheading 2905.59.90) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74070. PHENYL ISOPROPANOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.50 2-Phenylpropan-2-ol (CAS No. 617–94–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2906.29.60) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
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SEC. 74071. HYDROXYTYROSOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.51 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,2-diol (Hydroxytyrosol) (CAS
No. 10597–60–1) (provided for in subheading 2907.29.90) ............. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74072. 1,6-DIHYDROXYNAPHTHALENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.52 Naphthalene-1,6-diol (CAS No. 575–44–0) (provided for in sub-
heading 2907.29.90) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74073. ANTIOXIDANT FOR PLASTICS AND
RUBBER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.53 Antioxidant 330 (4-[[3,5-Bis[(3,5-ditert-butyl-4-
hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4,6-trimethylphenyl]methyl]-2,6-
ditert-butylphenol) (CAS No. 1709–70–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2907.29.90) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74074. TOLUHYDROQUINONE (THQ).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.54 2-Methylbenzene-1,4-diol (CAS No. 95–71–6) (provided for in
subheading 2907.29.90) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
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31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74075. 1,1,1-TRIS(4-
HYDROXYPHENYL)ETHANE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.55 4-[1,1-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]phenol (CAS No. 27955–94–8)
(provided for in subheading 2907.29.90) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74076. MPEG6-MESYLATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.56 Methanesulfonic acid; 2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)
ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy] ethanol (CAS No. 130955–39–4)
(provided for in subheading 2909.19.18) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74077. MONOETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL
ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.57 1,2-Dimethoxyethane (CAS No. 110–71–4) (provided for in sub-
heading 2909.19.60) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74078. DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL
ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.58 1-Methoxy-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane (CAS No. 111–96–6)
(provided for in subheading 2909.19.60) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74079. DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBUTYL
ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.59 1-[2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethoxy]butane (CAS No. 112–73–2) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2909.19.60) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74080. TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL DIMETHYL
ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.60 1-Methoxy-2-[2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethoxy]ethane
(CAS No. 143–24–8) (provided for in subheading 2909.19.60) ....... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74081. GLYCOL DIETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.61 1-Methoxy-3-(3-methoxypropoxy)propane (CAS No. 111109–77–
4) (provided for in subheading 2909.49.60) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
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SEC. 74082. DIGLYCIDYL RESORCINOL ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.64 2-[[3-(Oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]methyl]oxirane
(diglycidyl resorcinol ether) (CAS No. 101–90–6) (provided for
in subheading 2910.90.20) .......................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74083. ALLYL GLYCIDYL ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.66 2-(Prop-2-enoxymethyl)oxirane (allyl glycidyl ether) (CAS
No. 106–92–3) (provided for in subheading 2910.90.91) ................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74084. VINYLCYCLOHEXANE MONOXIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.67 3-Ethenyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane (CAS No. 106–86–5) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2910.90.91) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74085. TECHNICAL GRADE OF BUTYL
GLYCIDYL ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.68 Technical grade 2-(butoxymethyl)oxirane (CAS No. 2426–08–6)
(provided for in subheading 2910.90.91) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74086. ALIPHATIC GLYCIDYL ETHER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.69 2-(2-Ethylhexoxymethyl)oxirane (CAS No. 2461–15–6) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2910.90.91) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74087. DIGLYCIDYL ETHER OF 1,4-
BUTANEDIOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.70 2-[4-(Oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)butoxymethyl]oxirane (CAS No.
2425–79–8) (provided for in subheading 2910.90.91) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74088. TECHNICAL GRADE OF THE GLYCIDYL
ETHER OF CYCLOHEXANE
DIMETHANOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.71 2-[[4-(Oxiran-2-ylmethoxymethyl)
cyclohexyl]methoxymethyl]oxirane (1,4-bis((2,3-
epoxypropoxy)methyl)cyclohexane technical) (CAS No.
14228–73–0) (provided for in subheading 2910.90.91) ................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74089. GLYCIDYL ESTER OF NEODECANOIC
ACID.
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‘‘ 9902.19.72 2,3-Epoxypropyl neodecanoate (CAS No. 26761–45–5) (provided
for in subheading 2910.90.91) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74090. CUMALDEHYDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.73 4-Propan-2-ylbenzaldehyde (Cumaldehyde) (CAS No. 122–03–2)
(provided for in subheading 2912.29.60) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74091. CYPRINAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.74 α-Methylcinnamaldehyde (CAS No. 101–39–3) (provided for in
subheading 2912.29.60) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74092. SODIUM O-
FORMYLBENZENESULFONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.75 Sodium;2-formylbenzenesulfonate (CAS No. 1008–72–6) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2913.00.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74093. ACETYLACETONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.76 Pentane-2,4-dione (Acetylacetone) (CAS No. 123–54–6) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2914.19.00) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74094. ACETYL PROPIONYL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.77 Pentane-2,3-dione (CAS No. 600–14–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 2914.19.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74095. ALPHA IONONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.78 (E)-4-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one (α-io-
none) derived from natural sources (CAS No. 127–41–3) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2914.23.00) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74096. 2,3,4,5 TETRAMETHYLCYCLOPENT-2-
ENONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.79 2,3,4,5-Tetramethylcyclopent-2-enone (CAS No. 54458–61–6)
(provided for in subheading 2914.29.50) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74097. MENTHONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.80 Menthone ((2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-one)
derived from natural sources (CAS No. 89–80–5) (provided for
in subheading 2914.29.50) .......................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74098. L-CARVONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.81 (5R)-2-Methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one (L-
carvone) (CAS No. 6485–40–1) (provided for in subheading
2914.29.50) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74099. BENZOIN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.82 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone (Benzoin) (CAS No. 119–53–9)
(provided for in subheading 2914.40.40) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74100. METHYL CYCLOPENTENOLONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.83 Methyl cyclopentenolone (2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-
en-1-one) (CAS No. 80–71–7) (provided for in subheading
2914.40.90) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74101. 2,4-DIHYDROXY-1,5-
DIBENZOYLBENZENE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.84 (4,6-Dihydroxy-1,3-phenylene)bis(phenylmethanone) (CAS No.
3088–15–1) (provided for in subheading 2914.50.30) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74102. DIFLUOROBENZOPHENONE (DFBP).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.85 Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methanone (CAS No. 345–92–6) (provided
for in subheading 2914.79.40) .................................................... 2.3% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74103. PTMI.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.19.86 2-Methyl-1-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]propan-1-one (CAS
No. 56425–84–4) (provided for in subheading 2914.79.40) ............. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74104. METRAFENONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.87 (3-Bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)(2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-
methylphenyl)methanone (Metrafenone) (CAS No. 220899–03–
6) (provided for in subheading 2914.79.40) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74105. HEXACHLOROACETONE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.88 Hexachloroacetone; 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropan-2-one (CAS
No. 116–16–5) (provided for in subheading 2914.79.90) ................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74106. FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.89 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pentan-3-one
(CAS No. 756–13–8) (provided for in subheading 2914.79.90) ....... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74107. D(+)-10-CAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.90 (1S,4R)-7,7-Dimethyl-2-oxo-1-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl]
methanesulfonic acid (CAS No. 3144–16–9) (provided for in
subheading 2914.79.90) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74108. BENZYL ACETATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.91 Benzyl acetate (CAS No. 140–11–4) (provided for in subheading
2915.39.10) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74109. PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIACETATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.92 2-Acetyloxypropyl acetate (CAS No. 623–84–7) (provided for in
subheading 2915.39.47) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74110. ISOPROPENYL ACETATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.93 Prop-1-en-2-yl acetate (Isopropenyl acetate) (CAS No. 108–22–
5) (provided for in subheading 2915.39.90) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74111. DIACETIN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
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‘‘ 9902.19.94 (2-Acetyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) acetate (CAS No. 25395–31–7)
(provided for in subheading 2915.39.90) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74112. COCOAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.95 Amines, coco alkyl (Cocoamine) (CAS No. 61788–46–3) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2915.90.10) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74113. CAPRYLIC ACID 98%.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.96 Decanoic acid (CAS No. 334–48–5) (provided for in subheading
2915.90.10) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74114. FINE ZINC MYRISTATE POWDER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.97 Zinc myristate powder, 99 percent is under 300 mesh (CAS
No. 16260–27–8) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50) ............. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74115. FINE MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE POW-
DER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.98 Magnesium tetradecanoate powder (CAS No. 4086–70–8) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2915.90.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74116. DIPENTAERYTHRITYL
HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/
HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.19.99 Dipentaerythrityl mixed esters with stearate, 12-
hydroxyoctadecanoate and resinate, two acidic residues
(CAS No. 208126–52–7) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50) .. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74117. POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.01 [3-[2,3-bis(16-Methylheptadecanoyloxy)propoxy]-2-
hydroxypropyl] 16-methylheptadecanoate (CAS No. 120486–24–
0) (provided for in subheading 2915.90.50) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74118. NEOPENTYL GLYCOL
DIETHYLHEXANOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.02 [3-(2-Ethylhexanoyloxy)-2,2-dimethylpropyl] 2-
ethylhexanoate (CAS No. 28510–23–8) (provided for in sub-
heading 2915.90.50) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
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31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74119. ISONONYL ISONONATE.
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inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.20.03 7-Methyloctyl 7-methyloctanoate (CAS No. 42131–25–9) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2915.90.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74120. ACETYL CHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.04 Acetyl chloride (CAS No. 75–36–5) (provided for in subheading
2915.90.50) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74121. POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.05 Potassium;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate (Potassium sorbate)
(CAS No. 24634–61–5) (provided for in subheading 2916.19.10) .... 2% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74122. VINYL CHLOROFORMATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.06 Ethenyl carbonochloridate (Vinyl chloroformate) (CAS No.
5130–24–5) (provided for in subheading 2916.19.50) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74123. PERMETHRIN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.07 (3-Phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-
dimethylcyclopropane-1-carboxylate (Permethrin) (CAS No.
52645–53–1) (provided for in subheading 2916.20.50) ................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74124. SODIUM BENZOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.08 Micronized sodium benzoate (CAS No. 532–32–1) of a kind
used as a polymer modifier (provided for in subheading
2916.31.11) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74125. BENZOIC ACID, FLAKE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.09 Benzoic acid, flake (CAS No. 65–85–0) (provided for in sub-
heading 2916.31.11) ................................................................... 4.3% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74126. DIETHYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.10 2-(2-Benzoyloxyethoxy)ethyl benzoate (CAS No. 120–55–8)
(provided for in subheading 2916.31.30) .................................... 1% No No On or be-

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31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74127. METHYL BENZOATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.20.11 Methyl benzoate (CAS No. 93–58–3) (provided for in sub-
heading 2916.31.50) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74128. M-NITROBENZOIC ACID SODIUM SALT.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.12 Sodium; 3-nitrobenzoate (CAS No. 827–95–2) (provided for in
subheading 2916.39.79) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74129. P-NITROBENZOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.13 4-Nitrobenzoic acid (CAS No. 62–23–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2916.39.79) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74130. 4-TERT BUTYLBENZOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.14 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 98–73–7) (provided for in
subheading 2916.39.79) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74131. SODIUM ADIPATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.15 Disodium;hexanedioate (Sodium adipate) (CAS No. 7486–38–6),
in granule form, with a particle size of 250 μm to 850 μm (pro-
vided for in subheading 2917.12.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74132. DIMETHYL SEBACATE (DMS).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.16 Dimethyl sebacate (CAS No. 106–79–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.13.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74133. DODECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.17 Dodecanedioic acid (CAS No. 693–23–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.19.70) ................................................................... 2.8% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74134. POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID OF LOW
ACID VALUE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.18 Acyclic polycarboxylic containing octadecanoic acid, 12-hy-
droxy-, homopolymer, octadecanoate with an acid value less

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than 40 mg/g KOH (CAS No. 58128–22–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.19.70) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74135. UNDECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.19 Undecanedioic acid (CAS No. 1852–04–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.19.70) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74136. HEXADECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.20 Hexadecanedioic acid (CAS No. 505–54–4) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.19.70) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74137. TETRADECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.21 Tetradecanedioic acid (CAS No. 821–38–5) (provided for in
subheading 2917.19.70) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74138. PENTADECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.22 Pentadecanedioic acid (CAS No. 1460–18–0) (provided for in
subheading 2917.19.70) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74139. TRIDECANEDIOIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.23 Tridecanedioic acid (CAS No. 505–52–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2917.19.70) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74140. METHYL 1-(METHOXYCAR-
BON-
YL)CYCLOPROPANECARBOXYLATE
(CPDM).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.24 Dimethyl 1,1-cyclopropanedicarboxylate (CAS No. 6914–71–2)
(provided for in subheading 2917.20.00) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74141. CALCIUM HHPA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.25 Calcium (1S,2R)-cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS No.
491589–22–1) (provided for in subheading 2917.20.00) .................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74142. DIETHYL PHTHALATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-

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lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.26 Diethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate (CAS No. 84–66–2) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2917.34.01) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74143. AMMONIUM LACTATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.27 Ammonium lactate (Azanium;2-hydroxypropanoate) (CAS
No. 515–98–0) having a purity of at least 99 percent (provided
for in subheading 2918.11.51) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74144. TRIETHYL 2-HYDROXYPROPANE-1,2,3-
TRICARBOXYLATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.28 Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate (CAS No. 77–
93–0) (provided for in subheading 2918.15.50) ............................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74145. DIISOSTEARYL MALATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.29 Carboxylic acid of bis(16-methylheptadecyl) 2-
hydroxybutanedioate (CAS No. 81230–05–9) (provided for in
subheading 2918.19.90) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74146. SALICYLIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.30 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid) (CAS No. 69–72–7) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2918.21.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74147. HEXYL SALICYLATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.31 Hexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 6259–76–3) (provided for in
subheading 2918.23.20) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74148. ALPHA-KETOGLUTERIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.32 Alpha-ketogluteric acid (2-oxopentanedioic acid) (CAS No.
328–50–7) (provided for in subheading 2918.30.90) ...................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74149. MCPB HERBICIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.33 4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy) butyric acid (CAS No. 94–81–5)
(provided for in subheading 2918.99.18) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74150. 2,4-D BUTOXYETHYLESTER.
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inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.20.34 2-Butoxyethyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetate (CAS No. 1929–
73–3) (provided for in subheading 2918.99.20) ............................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74151. 2-(2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXY)ACETIC
ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.35 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (CAS No. 94–75–7) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2918.99.20) ........................................... 4.9% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74152. DIGLYCOLIC ACID 98%.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.36 2-(Carboxymethoxy)acetic acid (diglycolic acid) having a pu-
rity of at least 98 percent (CAS No. 110–99–6) (provided for in
subheading 2918.99.50) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74153. TRI-ISO-BUTYL PHOSPHATE (TIBP).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.37 tris(2-Methylpropyl) phosphate (CAS No. 126–71–6) (provided
for in subheading 2919.90.50) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74154. TRIMETHYLPHOSPHITE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.38 Trimethyl phosphite (CAS No. 121–45–9) (provided for in sub-
heading 2920.23.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74155. ORGANIC PHOSPHITE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.39 1,9-Dicyclohexyl-11-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-5H-benzo[d]
[1,3,2]benzodioxaphosphocine (CAS No. 73912–21–7) (provided
for in subheading 2920.90.20) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74156. DIETHYL SULFATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.40 Diethyl sulfate (CAS No. 64–67–5) (provided for in subheading
2920.90.51) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74157. DIETHYL CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.41 Diethyl carbonate (CAS No. 105–58–8) (provided for in sub-

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heading 2920.90.51) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74158. ETHYL METHYL CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.42 Ethyl methyl carbonate (CAS No. 623–53–0) (provided for in
subheading 2920.90.51) .............................................................. 2.7% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74159. TETRADECOXYCARBONYLOXY
TETRADECYL CARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.43 Tetradecoxycarbonyloxy tetradecyl carbonate (CAS No.
53220–22–7) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.51) ................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74160. DICETYL PEROXYDICARBONATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.44 Hexadecoxycarbonyloxy hexadecyl carbonate (CAS No. 26322–
14–5) (provided for in subheading 2920.90.51) ............................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74161. TETRAETHYL SILICATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.45 Tetraethyl silicate (CAS No. 78–10–4) (provided for in sub-
heading 2920.90.51) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74162. TERT-OCTYLAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.46 2,4,4-Trimethylpentan-2-amine (CAS No. 107–45–9) (provided
for in subheading 2921.19.61) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74163. OCTADECYLAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.47 Octadecan-1-amine (Octadecylamine) (CAS No. 124–30–1) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2921.19.61) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74164. N′-(3-AMINOPROPYL)-N′-
DODECYLPROPANE-1,3-DIAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.48 N′-(3-Aminopropyl)-N′-dodecylpropane-1,3-diamine (CAS No.
2372–82–9) (provided for in subheading 2921.29.00) ..................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74165. 1,10-DIAMINODECANE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.20.49 Decane-1,10-diamine (CAS No. 646–25–3) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.29.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74166. 1,5-PENTANEDIAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.50 Pentane-1,5-diamine (CAS No. 462–94–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.29.00) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74167. DICYCLOHEXYLAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.51 N-cyclohexylcyclohexanamine (CAS No. 101–83–7) (provided
for in subheading 2921.30.30) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74168. AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 99%.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.52 Adamantan-1-amine hydrochloride having a purity of at
least 99 percent (CAS No. 665–66–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.30.50) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74169. N,N-DIMETHYLANILINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.53 N,N-Dimethylaniline (CAS No. 121–69–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.42.10) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74170. PARANITROANILINE (PNA).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.54 p-Nitroaniline (CAS No. 100–01–6) (provided for in subheading
2921.42.90) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74171. DICLORAN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.55 2,6-Dichloro-4-nitroaniline (Dicloran) (CAS No. 99–30–9) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2921.42.90) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74172. N,N-DIMETHYL-P-TOLUIDINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.56 N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine (CAS No. 99–97–8) (provided for in
subheading 2921.43.08) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74173. PENDIMETHALIN TECHNICAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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‘‘ 9902.20.57 3,4-Dimethyl-2,6-dinitro-N-pentan-3-ylaniline
(Pendimethalin) (CAS No. 40487–42–1) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.49.50) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74174. BENZYLDIMETHYLAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.58 N,N-Dimethyl-1-phenylmethanamine (CAS No. 103–83–3)
(provided for in subheading 2921.49.50) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74175. DIPHENYL DIPHENYLENE DIAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.59 1-N,4-N-Diphenylbenzene-1,4-diamine (CAS No. 74–31–7) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2921.51.50) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74176. CURATIVE FOR EPOXY RESIN SYS-
TEMS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.60 4-[(4-Amino-3-methyl-5-propan-2-ylphenyl)methyl]-2-methyl-
6-propan-2-ylaniline (CAS No. 16298–38–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.59.40) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74177. TFMB.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.61 4-[4-Amino-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-
(trifluoromethyl)aniline (CAS No. 341–58–2) (provided for in
subheading 2921.59.80) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74178. S-N-ALKYL-ANILIN.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.62 2-Ethyl-N-[(2S)-1-methoxypropan-2-yl]-6-methylaniline (CAS
No. 118604–70–9) (provided for in subheading 2922.19.60) ........... 2.9% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74179. P-CRESIDINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.63 2-Methoxy-5-methylaniline (CAS No. 120–71–8) (provided for
in subheading 2922.29.81) .......................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74180. IMINODIACETIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.64 2-(Carboxymethylamino)acetic acid (CAS No. 142–73–4) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2922.49.49) ........................................... 1% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74181. 11 AMINOUNDECANOIC ACID.
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‘‘ 9902.20.65 11-Aminoundecanoic acid (CAS No. 2432–99–7) (provided for in
subheading 2922.49.49) .............................................................. 2.6% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74182. L-ORINITHINE L-ASPARTATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.66 (2S)-2-Aminobutanedioic acid;(2S)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid
(CAS No. 3230–94–2) (provided for in subheading 2922.49.49) ..... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74183. IRON SODIUM DTPA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.67 Sodium 2-[bis[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)
amino]ethyl]amino]acetate iron (CAS No. 12389–75–2) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2922.49.80) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74184. IRON GLYCINATE COMPLEX.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.68 Ferrate(2-), hexaaqua[μ-(glycinato-κO: κO′)](glycinato-
κO)bis[sulfato(2-)-κO]di-, dihydrogen (CAS No. 536974–51–3)
(provided for in subheading 2922.49.80) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74185. COPPER GLYCINATE COMPLEX.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.69 Cuprate(1-), diaqua(glycinato-κO)[sulfato(2-)-κO]-, hydrogen
(CAS No. 536974–53–5) (provided for in subheading 2922.49.80) .. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74186. ZINC GLYCINATE COMPLEX.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.70 Zincate(1-), diaqua(glycinato-κO)[sulfato(2-)-κO]-, hydrogen,
(T-4)- (CAS No. 536974–54–6) (provided for in subheading
2922.49.80) ................................................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74187. MANGANESE GLYCINATE COMPLEX.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.71 Manganese(2+) 2-aminoacetate (CAS No. 14281–77–7) (provided
for in subheading 2922.49.80) .................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74188. IRON SODIUM EDDHA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.72 Iron sodium ethylenediaminedihydroxyphenylacetic acid (so-

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
dium [[α,α′-(ethylenediimino)bis[2-hydroxybenzene-1-
acetato]](4-)]ferrate(1-)) (CAS No. 16455–61–1) (provided for in
subheading 2922.50.35) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74189. DMF-DMA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.73 1,1-Dimethoxy-N,N-dimethylmethanamine (CAS No. 4637–24–
5) (provided for in subheading 2922.50.50) ................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74190. MIXTURES OF DMSO AND
TETRABUTYL AMMONIUM FLUO-
RIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.74 Mixtures of methylsulfinylmethane (Dimethyl sulfoxide
DMSO) (CAS No. 67–68–5) and tetrabutylammonium fluoride
trihydrate (tetrabutylazanium;fluoride;trihydrate) (CAS No.
87749–50–6) (60:40) (provided for in subheading 2923.90.01) ......... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74191. BETAINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.75 Betaine (2-(trimethylazaniumyl)acetate) (CAS No. 107–43–7)
(provided for in subheading 2923.90.01) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74192. PROLONIUM CHLORIDE IN AQUEOUS
SOLUTION.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.76 Aqueous solution of [2-hydroxy-3-
(trimethylazaniumyl)propyl]-trimethylazanium;dichloride
with a concentration of greater than 49 percent and less than
51 percent by weight (CAS No. 55636–09–4) (provided for in
subheading 2923.90.01) .............................................................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74193. N,N-DIMETHYLACETAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.77 N,N-Dimethylacetamide (CAS No. 127–19–5) (provided for in
subheading 2924.19.11) .............................................................. 2% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74194. N,N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.78 N,N-Dimethylformamide (CAS No. 68–12–2) (provided for in
subheading 2924.19.11) .............................................................. 1.2% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74195. DAAM.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.79 N-(2-Methyl-4-oxo-2-pentanyl)acrylamide (CAS No. 2873–97–4)

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
(provided for in subheading 2924.19.80) .................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74196. L-ALANYL L-GLUTAMINE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.80 L-Alanyl L-glutamine ((2S)-5-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-
aminopropanoyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid) (CAS No. 39537–
23–0) (provided for in subheading 2924.19.80) ............................ Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74197. GRANULAR ACRYLAMIDO-TERT-
BUTYL SULFONIC ACID (ATBS).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.81 Granular 2-methyl-2-(prop-2-enoylamino)propane-1-sulfonic
acid (CAS No. 15214–89–8) (provided for in subheading
2924.19.80) ................................................................................. 6% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74198. GLYCYL-L-GLUTAMINE HYDRATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.82 Glycyl-L-glutamine hydrate ((2S)-5-amino-2-[(2-
aminoacetyl)amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid;hydrate) (CAS No.
211446–46–7) (provided for in subheading 2924.19.80) .................. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74199. NOVIFLUMURON.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.83 N-[[3,5-Dichloro-2-fluoro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-
hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl]carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
(Noviflumuron) (CAS No. 121451–02–3) (provided for in sub-
heading 2924.21.20) ................................................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74200. PROPANIL TECHNICAL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.84 N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)propanamide (CAS No. 709–98–8) (pro-
vided for in subheading 2924.29.47) ........................................... Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74201. HEXAFLUMURON.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.85 N-[[3,5-Dichloro-4-(1,1,2,2-
tetrafluoroethoxy)phenyl]carbamoyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
(Hexaflumuron) (CAS No. 86479–06–3) (provided for in sub-
heading 2924.29.47) ................................................................... 4.4% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74202. STABILIZER FOR PLASTICS AND RUB-
BER.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

ctelli on DSK11ZRN23PROD with SENATE
‘‘ 9902.20.86 3-(3,5-Ditert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-[3-[3-(3,5-ditert-butyl-
4-hydroxyphenyl) propanoylamino]propyl]propanamide (CAS
No. 69851–61–2) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.71) ............. Free No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.

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SEC. 74203. 2-AMINO-5-CHLORO-N,3-
DIMETHYLBENZAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

‘‘ 9902.20.87 2-Amino-5-chloro-N,3-dimethylbenzamide (CAS No. 890707–28–
5) (provided for in subheading 2924.29.71) ................................. 6.1% No No On or be-
change change fore 12/
31/2023 ... ’’.
SEC. 74204. GLYCYL-L-TYROSINE DIHYDRATE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by
inserting in numerical sequence the fol-
lowing new heading:

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