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UNITED Act

USA119th CongressHR-1743| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (7)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act," or the UNITED Act, expresses a strong Sense of Congress that the United States should pursue more open trade and investment relationships with its allies, particularly the United Kingdom. Congress believes a high-standard, comprehensive trade agreement would strengthen the relationship, improve economic prospects, increase supply chain resilience, and support collaboration in emerging technologies. The bill acknowledges previous bilateral efforts and emphasizes that any agreement must build on USMCA standards and honor the Good Friday Agreement , ensuring peace and stability in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This Act grants the President specific authority to initiate and enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The President is mandated to begin negotiations within 180 days of the Act's enactment, focusing on tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting various sectors. This authority to enter into an agreement will terminate on March 1, 2029 . While the President may proclaim modifications to existing duties to implement the agreement, there are limitations, such as not reducing duties below 50 percent of the current rate for duties over 5 percent, and not reducing duties on import-sensitive agricultural products below Uruguay Round levels. To ensure alignment with congressional priorities, the President must consult with Congress throughout the negotiation process and notify them of the intent to enter into an agreement. Implementing bills for any such trade agreement will qualify for trade authorities procedures , commonly known as fast-track authority, under the Trade Act of 1974. Furthermore, the agreement and its implementing legislation must adhere to the comprehensive requirements of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, including negotiating objectives and oversight provisions. The bill also stipulates that the agreement cannot be waived, suspended, or terminated without express congressional approval.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8091
UNITED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3653
UNITED Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-776
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8091
    UNITED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3653
    UNITED Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-776
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    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.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-776: UNITED Act
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEuropeFree trade and trade barriersTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom

UNITED Act

USA119th CongressHR-1743| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
The "Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act," or the UNITED Act, expresses a strong Sense of Congress that the United States should pursue more open trade and investment relationships with its allies, particularly the United Kingdom. Congress believes a high-standard, comprehensive trade agreement would strengthen the relationship, improve economic prospects, increase supply chain resilience, and support collaboration in emerging technologies. The bill acknowledges previous bilateral efforts and emphasizes that any agreement must build on USMCA standards and honor the Good Friday Agreement , ensuring peace and stability in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This Act grants the President specific authority to initiate and enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The President is mandated to begin negotiations within 180 days of the Act's enactment, focusing on tariff and non-tariff barriers affecting various sectors. This authority to enter into an agreement will terminate on March 1, 2029 . While the President may proclaim modifications to existing duties to implement the agreement, there are limitations, such as not reducing duties below 50 percent of the current rate for duties over 5 percent, and not reducing duties on import-sensitive agricultural products below Uruguay Round levels. To ensure alignment with congressional priorities, the President must consult with Congress throughout the negotiation process and notify them of the intent to enter into an agreement. Implementing bills for any such trade agreement will qualify for trade authorities procedures , commonly known as fast-track authority, under the Trade Act of 1974. Furthermore, the agreement and its implementing legislation must adhere to the comprehensive requirements of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, including negotiating objectives and oversight provisions. The bill also stipulates that the agreement cannot be waived, suspended, or terminated without express congressional approval.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8091
UNITED Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3653
UNITED Act
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-776
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8091
    UNITED Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3653
    UNITED Act


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-776
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    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.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (7)
Darin LaHood (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)James A. Himes (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-776: UNITED Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEuropeFree trade and trade barriersTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom