Andean Trade Preference Act extension (2007)



Background
Originally passed in 1991, the Andean Trade Preference Act offers certain trade benefits to Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru in order to help them develop their economy and fight drug production and trafficking. The act was extended and expanded in 2002 and in December 2006 was renewed again until June 30, 2007.

Summary
H.R. 1830 extended the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.

Bill passage
H.R. 1830 passed the House on June 27, 2007 by a vote of 365-59.



The bill then passed the Senate by unanimous consent on June 28, 2007 and was signed into law on June 30, 2007.

External resources

 * THOMAS page on H.R. 1830 (110th Congress).