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HOUSE 2618117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021

Last Action
4/16/2021

Actions

  • 2021-04-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • 2021-04-16Referred 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.
  • 2021-04-16Referred 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.
  • 2021-04-16Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-16Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-16 (00)

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021

This bill requires congressional approval of certain unilateral trade actions (i.e., restrictions on the importation of an article). 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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission must report on the effects on the U.S. economy of any unilateral trade action taken pursuant to this bill.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Ted Budd (R-NC)
  • Gary Palmer (R-AL)
  • Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
  • Michael Guest (R-MS)
  • Scott Perry (R-PA)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Free trade and trade barriers
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Tariffs
  • Trade agreements and negotiations
  • Trade restrictions
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