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US S121

US S121
Automotive Jobs Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require a study of the well-being of the United States automotive industry and to stay the investigation into the national security effects of automotive imports until the study is completed, and for other purposes. This bill directs the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to report on the status of the U.S. automotive industry. The bill suspends the Department of Commerce's investigation initiated on May 23, 2018, regarding the effects on national security of importing automobiles and automotive parts until the USITC submits its report to the President and Congress and the President subsequently determines whether to reopen the investigation.

AI Summary

This bill directs the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to conduct a study on the economic well-being, health, and vitality of the United States automotive industry. The study will assess factors such as the number of automotive jobs, growth or decline in manufacturing facilities and parts suppliers, the impact of automotive plants on local communities, and the reliance on imported automotive components. The bill also suspends the Department of Commerce's investigation into the national security effects of automotive imports until the USITC submits its report to the President and Congress, and the President determines whether to reopen the investigation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 01/15/2019)

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