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Protecting US Businesses from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices

This act establishes a task force to monitor and identify unfair trade practices from abroad, such as subsidies or selling goods below cost. The goal is to protect American businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, from the harmful effects of such actions, which can impact job stability and product availability in the market.
Key points
Creation of a task force to detect unfair trade practices, including foreign government subsidies and selling goods at artificially low prices.
The task force will monitor trade flows and prices to protect US industries from harmful competition.
The task force will prioritize cases affecting small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.
Information about the task force's activities will remain confidential until an official investigation is initiated.
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Print number: 117_S_1510
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1510.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a task force to detect unfair trade practices, including foreign government subsidies and selling goods at artificially low prices.
  • The task force will monitor trade flows and prices to protect US industries from harmful competition.
  • The task force will prioritize cases affecting small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.
  • Information about the task force's activities will remain confidential until an official investigation is initiated.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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