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MO HR2780

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Bringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Spartan Light Metal Products as a family-owned magnesium die casting company since 1961 employing over 600 people
  • States that tariffs 731-TA-1071 and 731-TA-1072 on imported magnesium alloys have harmed die casting companies by allowing the nation's sole magnesium producer to set prices without competition
  • Notes that foreign competitors can purchase magnesium at global prices and export finished products to U.S. markets without tariff penalties, displacing American manufacturing jobs
  • Urges the President and Congress to either lift tariffs 731-TA-1071 and 731-TA-1072 on die cast magnesium alloys from China and Russia or impose similar tariffs on imported magnesium-based assemblies and products
  • Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to President Barack Obama and Missouri's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urges the president of the United States and Congress to protect magnesium producers

Last Action

Referred: Rules (H)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/30/2010

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