I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1463 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2011 Mr. Reichert (for himself and Mr. McDermott) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova.

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Findings

Congress finds the following: (1)Moldova has been a member of the World Trade Organization since July 26, 2001, and granting permanent normal trade relations treatment to the products of Moldova would enable the United States to avail itself of all rights under the World Trade Organization with respect to Moldova. (2)Moldova has received normal trade relations treatment since 1992 and has been found by the President to be in full compliance with the freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 since 1997. (3)Moldova has demonstrated a strong desire to build friendly relationships and to cooperate fully with the United States on trade and other matters. (4)Since the establishment of its independence in 1991, Moldova adopted its Constitution in 1994 and has held a series of Parliamentary elections, most recently in November 2010. (5)Moldova has undertaken and continues to pursue significant political and free-market economic reforms, including the privatization of its small to medium-sized business sectors and agricultural land, and Moldova signed a compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation in January 2010. (6)Terminating the application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to the products of Moldova will indicate the support of the United States for further progress on trade and broader reforms in Moldova.

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Termination of application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to the products of Moldova

(a)

Presidential determinations and extension of nondiscriminatory treatment

Notwithstanding any provision of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.), the President may— (1)determine that such title should no longer apply to Moldova; and (2)after making a determination under paragraph (1), proclaim the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of that country. (b)

Termination of application of title IV

On and after the effective date of the extension under subsection (a)(2) of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Moldova, title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to that country.