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Introduced
06/25/2019
06/25/2019
In Committee
06/25/2019
06/25/2019
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, the Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019, aims to limit the President's authority to modify duty rates for national security reasons and the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) ability to impose certain duties or import restrictions. The key provisions are:
1. The President must obtain congressional approval through a joint resolution to modify duty rates for national security reasons, and Congress can disapprove such actions through a joint resolution. There is an exception for urgent action in response to a national emergency, prevention of loss of life or property, imminent threats to health or safety, enforcement of criminal laws, or national security.
2. The USTR can only impose duties or other import restrictions if they submit a proposal to the International Trade Commission and Congress, consult with relevant congressional committees, and a 60-day period passes without a disapproval resolution being passed by Congress. This gives Congress more oversight and control over the USTR's use of trade remedies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Stephanie Murphy (D)*,
Don Beyer (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Joe Cunningham (D),
Kendra Horn (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3477/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3477/BILLS-116hr3477ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3477/BILLS-116hr3477ih.pdf.pdf |
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