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UNITED Act

USA118th CongressS-629| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2023
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (2)
Jerry Moran (Republican)John Thune (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK). Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector. The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2025. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations. The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3653
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • March 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3653
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3653: UNITED Act
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEuropeFree trade and trade barriersTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom

UNITED Act

USA118th CongressS-629| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2023
Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK). Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector. The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2025. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations. The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3653
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • March 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3653
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (2)
Jerry Moran (Republican)John Thune (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3653: UNITED Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEuropeFree trade and trade barriersTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom