US SB177 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2017 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 2017
Sponsors
| Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] | Sen. Jeff Flake [R-AZ] | Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Ben Sasse [R-NE] |
| Sen. Pat Toomey [R-PA] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-20 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB5281 (Related) 2018-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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 |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/177/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s177/BILLS-115s177is.pdf |
