[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 117 (Thursday, August 2, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5919-S5921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT--Continued
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on
agreeing to amendment No. 2771 offered by the Senator from Oklahoma.
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Mr. COBURN. I ask for the yeas and nays and yield back whatever time
I had.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second?
There appears to be a sufficient second.
The clerk will call the roll.
The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
Mr. KYL. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator
from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Rubio).
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber
desiring to vote?
The result was announced--yeas 40, nays 58, as follows:
[Rollcall Vote No. 188 Leg.]
YEAS--40
Alexander
Ayotte
Barrasso
Blunt
Boozman
Burr
Chambliss
Coats
Coburn
Corker
Cornyn
Crapo
DeMint
Enzi
Graham
Grassley
Hoeven
Hutchison
Inhofe
Isakson
Johnson (WI)
Kyl
Lee
Manchin
McCain
McCaskill
McConnell
Moran
Murkowski
Paul
Portman
Risch
Roberts
Sessions
Shelby
Thune
Toomey
Vitter
Webb
Wicker
NAYS--58
Akaka
Baucus
Begich
Bennet
Bingaman
Blumenthal
Boxer
Brown (MA)
Brown (OH)
Cantwell
Cardin
Carper
Casey
Cochran
Collins
Conrad
Coons
Durbin
Feinstein
Franken
Gillibrand
Hagan
Harkin
Hatch
Heller
Inouye
Johanns
Johnson (SD)
Kerry
Klobuchar
Kohl
Landrieu
Lautenberg
Leahy
Levin
Lieberman
Lugar
Menendez
Merkley
Mikulski
Murray
Nelson (NE)
Nelson (FL)
Pryor
Reed
Reid
Rockefeller
Sanders
Schumer
Shaheen
Snowe
Stabenow
Tester
Udall (CO)
Udall (NM)
Warner
Whitehouse
Wyden
NOT VOTING--2
Kirk
Rubio
The amendment was rejected.
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
I move to lay that motion on the table.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is on
the engrossment and third reading of the bill.
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read
the third time.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the bill is passed.
The bill (S. 3326) was passed, as follows:
S. 3326
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.
(a) Extension of Third-Country Fabric Program.--Section
112(c)(1) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (19
U.S.C. 3721(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``2012'' and
inserting ``2015'';
(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2012'' and inserting
``2015''; and
(3) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``2012'' and
inserting ``2015''.
(b) Addition of South Sudan.--Section 107 of that Act (19
U.S.C. 3706) is amended by inserting after ``Republic of
South Africa (South Africa).'' the following:
``Republic of South Sudan (South Sudan).''.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 102(2) of that Act (19
U.S.C. 3701(2)) is amended by striking ``48''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section
shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO TEXTILE AND APPAREL RULES OF ORIGIN
FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-CENTRAL AMERICA-
UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agreement.--The term ``Agreement'' has the meaning
given the term in section 3(1) of the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (Public Law 109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4002(1)).
(2) CAFTA-DR country.--The term ``CAFTA-DR country'' has
the meaning given the term in section 3(2) of the Dominican
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (Public Law 109-53; 19 U.S.C. 4002(2)).
(3) HTS.--The term ``HTS'' means the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States.
(4) Trade representative.--The term ``Trade
Representative'' means the United States Trade
Representative.
(b) Modifications to the Textile and Apparel Rules of
Origin.--
(1) Interpretation and application of rules of origin.--
Subdivision (m)(viii) of general note 29 of the HTS is
amended as follows:
(A) The matter following subdivision (A)(2) is amended by
striking the second sentence and inserting the following:
``Any elastomeric yarn (except latex) contained in the
originating yarns referred to in subdivision (A)(2) must be
formed in the territory of one or more of the parties to the
Agreement.''.
(B) Subdivision (B) is amended--
(i) in the matter preceding subdivision (B)(1), by striking
``exclusive of collars and cuffs where applicable,'' and
inserting ``exclusive of collars, cuffs and ribbed waistbands
(only if the ribbed waistband is present in combination with
cuffs and identical in fabric construction to the cuffs)
where applicable,'';
(ii) in subdivision (B)(2), by inserting ``or knit to shape
components'' after ``one or more fabrics'';
(iii) by amending subdivision (B)(3) to read as follows:
``(3) any combination of the fabrics referred to in
subdivision (B)(1), the fabrics or knit to shape components
referred to in subdivision (B)(2), or one or more fabrics or
knit to shape components originating under this note.''; and
(iv) in the matter following subdivision (B)(3), by
striking the last sentence and inserting the following: ``Any
elastomeric yarn (except latex) contained in an originating
fabric or knit to shape component referred to in subdivision
(B)(3) must be formed in the territory of one or more of the
parties to the Agreement.''.
(C) Subdivision (C) is amended--
(i) in subdivision (C)(2), by inserting ``or knit to shape
components'' after ``one or more fabrics'';
(ii) by amending subdivision (C)(3) to read as follows:
``(3) any combination of the fabrics referred to in
subdivision (C)(1), the fabrics or knit to shape components
referred to in subdivision (C)(2) or one or more fabrics or
knit to shape components originating under this note.''; and
(iii) in the matter following subdivision (C)(3), by
striking the second sentence and inserting the following:
``Any elastomeric yarn (except latex) contained in an
originating fabric or knit to shape component referred to in
subdivision (C)(3) must be formed in the territory of one or
more of the parties to the Agreement.''.
(2) Change in tariff classification rules.--Subdivision (n)
of general note 29 of the HTS is amended as follows:
(A) Chapter rule 4 to chapter 61 is amended--
(i) by striking ``5401 or 5508'' and inserting ``5401, or
5508 or yarn of heading 5402 used as sewing thread,''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or yarn'' after ``only if such sewing
thread''.
(B) The chapter rules to chapter 61 are amended by
inserting after chapter rule 5 the following:
``Chapter rule 6: Notwithstanding chapter rules 1, 3, 4 or
5 to this chapter, an apparel good of chapter 61 shall be
considered originating regardless of the origin of any
visible lining fabric described in chapter rule 1 to this
chapter, narrow elastic fabrics as described in chapter rule
3 to this chapter, sewing thread or yarn of heading 5402 used
as sewing thread described in chapter rule 4 to this chapter
or pocket bag fabric described in chapter rule 5 to this
chapter, provided such material is listed in U.S. note 20 to
subchapter XXII of chapter 98 and the good meets all other
applicable requirements for preferential tariff treatment
under this note.''.
(C) Chapter rules 3, 4, and 5 to chapter 62 are each
amended by striking ``nightwear'' each place it appears and
inserting ``sleepwear''.
(D) Chapter rule 4 to chapter 62 is amended--
(i) by striking ``5401 or 5508'' and inserting ``5401, or
5508 or yarn of heading 5402 used as sewing thread,''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or yarn'' after ``only if such sewing
thread''.
(E) The chapter rules to chapter 62 are amended by
inserting after chapter rule 5 the following:
``Chapter rule 6: Notwithstanding chapter rules 1, 3, 4 or
5 to this chapter, an apparel good of chapter 62 shall be
considered originating regardless of the origin of any
visible lining fabric described in chapter rule 1 to this
chapter, narrow elastic fabrics as described in chapter rule
3 to this chapter, sewing thread or yarn of heading 5402 used
as sewing thread described in chapter rule 4 to this chapter
or pocket bag fabric described in chapter rule 5, provided
such material is listed in U.S. note 20 to subchapter XXII of
chapter 98 and the good meets all other applicable
requirements for preferential tariff treatment under this
note.''.
(F) Tariff classification rule 33 to chapter 62 is amended
to read as follows:
``33. A change to pajamas and sleepwear of subheadings
6207.21 or 6207.22, tariff items 6207.91.30 or 6207.92.40,
subheadings 6208.21 or 6208.22 or tariff items 6208.91.30,
6208.92.00 or 6208.99.20 from any other chapter, provided
that the good is cut or knit to shape, or both, and sewn or
otherwise assembled in the territory of one or more of the
parties to the Agreement.''.
(G) Chapter rule 2 to chapter 63 is amended--
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(i) by striking ``5401 or 5508'' and inserting ``5401, or
5508 or yarn of heading 5402 used as sewing thread,''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or yarn'' after ``only if such sewing
thread''.
(H) The chapter rules to chapter 63 are amended by
inserting after chapter rule 2 the following:
``Chapter rule 3: Notwithstanding chapter rule 2 to this
chapter, a good of this chapter shall be considered
originating regardless of the origin of sewing thread or yarn
of heading 5402 used as sewing thread described in chapter
rule 2 to this chapter, provided the thread or yarn is listed
in U.S. note 20 to subchapter XXII of chapter 98 and the good
meets all other applicable requirements for preferential
tariff treatment under this note.''.
(3) Effective date.--
(A) In general.--The amendments made by this subsection
apply to goods of a CAFTA-DR country that are entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
date that the Trade Representative determines is the first
date on which the equivalent amendments to the rules of
origin of the Agreement have entered into force in all CAFTA-
DR countries.
(B) Publication of determination.--The Trade Representative
shall promptly publish notice of the determination under
subparagraph (A) in the Federal Register.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AND RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS UNDER
BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003.
(a) Extension of Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of
2003.--Section 9(b)(3) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy
Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-61; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is
amended by striking ``nine years'' and inserting ``twelve
years''.
(b) Renewal of Import Restrictions.--
(1) In general.--Congress approves the renewal of the
import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) and section
3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act
of 2003.
(2) Rule of construction.--This section shall be deemed to
be a ``renewal resolution'' for purposes of section 9 of the
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
(c) Effective Date.--This section and the amendment made by
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this Act or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 4. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ESTIMATED TAXES.
Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986--
(1) in the case of a corporation with assets of not less
than $1,000,000,000 (determined as of the end of the
preceding taxable year), the amount of any required
installment of corporate estimated tax which is otherwise due
in July, August, or September of 2017 shall be 100.25 percent
of such amount; and
(2) the amount of the next required installment after an
installment referred to in paragraph (1) shall be
appropriately reduced to reflect the amount of the increase
by reason of such paragraph.
SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF CUSTOMS USER FEES.
Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``August 2, 2021'' and
inserting ``October 22, 2021'';
(2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``December 8,
2020'' and inserting ``October 29, 2021''; and
(3) by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D).
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized.
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