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A bill to provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-177| Senate 
| Updated: 1/20/2017
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 29, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5760
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • January 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 29, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5760
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5281: 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.
Congressional oversightFree trade and trade barriersLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsTrade restrictions

A bill to provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-177| Senate 
| Updated: 1/20/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jan 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 29, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5760
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • January 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 29, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5760
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (5)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5281: 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