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]

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.

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Title

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-27HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
2018-03-14HouseReferred 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.
2018-03-14HouseReferred 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.
2018-03-14HouseIntroduced 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.

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