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Introduced
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the President, when modifying duty rates for national security reasons, to obtain congressional approval through a joint resolution for these modifications. The bill also gives Congress the authority to disapprove through a joint resolution certain duties or other import restrictions imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative.
AI Summary
This bill aims to limit the authority of the President to modify duty rates for national security reasons and the authority of the United States Trade Representative to impose certain duties or import restrictions. The key provisions require the President to obtain congressional approval through a joint resolution before modifying duty rates for national security reasons, except in urgent situations. The bill also gives Congress the authority to disapprove, through a joint resolution, certain duties or other import restrictions imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative. The bill provides detailed procedures for the congressional approval and disapproval processes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/899/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s899/BILLS-116s899is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s899/BILLS-116s899is.pdf.pdf |
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