To provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5281| House
| Updated: 3/27/2018
Warren Davidson
Republican Representative
Ohio
Cosponsors (23)
Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Mark Sanford (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Roger Williams (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Trade Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Congressional oversightFree trade and trade barriersLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsTrade restrictions
To provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-5281| House
| Updated: 3/27/2018
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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Introduced in 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Warren Davidson
Republican Representative
Ohio
Cosponsors (23)
Tom Cole (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Mark Sanford (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Roger Williams (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)
Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Trade Subcommittee
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Related Bills
- S 115-177: A bill to provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.
- HR 115-5760: To provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Congressional oversightFree trade and trade barriersLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsTrade restrictions