II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2241 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 29, 2009 Mrs. Feinstein introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To extend and modify the temporary reduction of duty on artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.

1.

Artichokes, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

(a)

In general

Heading 9902.03.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to artichokes prepared or preserved by vinegar) is amended— (1)by striking 7.9% and inserting 6.64%; and (2)by striking 12/31/2009 and inserting 12/31/2011. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.