US HB5281 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 24-0)
Status: Introduced on March 14 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 14 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require congressional approval of unilateral trade actions. Such actions may take effect without congressional approval for one 90-day period if the President: determines that it is necessary because of a national emergency, because of an imminent threat to health or safety, for the enforcement of criminal laws, or for national security; and submits written notice of the determination to Congress.
Title
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsors
Rep. Warren Davidson [R-OH] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC] | Rep. Mark Sanford [R-SC] |
Rep. Trent Kelly [R-MS] | Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] |
Rep. Garland Barr [R-KY] | Rep. Roger Williams [R-TX] | Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA] | Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA] |
Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL] | Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX] | Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX] | Sen. Jim Banks [R-IN] |
Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI] | Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO] | Rep. Justin Amash [R-MI] | Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA] |
Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO] | Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-03-27 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. |
2018-03-14 | House | 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. |
2018-03-14 | House | 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. |
2018-03-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB177 (Related) 2017-01-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB5760 (Related) 2018-05-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
HB5760 (Related) 2018-05-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Foreign trade and international finance
Free trade and trade barriers
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Foreign trade and international finance
Free trade and trade barriers
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5281/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5281/BILLS-115hr5281ih.pdf |