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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 27, 1993
Motor Vehicle Industry Competitiveness Act - Establishes the Motor Vehicle Industry Competitiveness Commission to study, and make policy recommendations to the President and the Congress, with respect to the financial condition of the domestic motor vehicle industry, including the laws, regulations, and foreign trade barriers that pose impediments to its competitiveness.
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Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D–MI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1046-1047)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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