HOUSE 3653118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

UNITED Act

Last Action: 12/17/2024

Actions

2024-12-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
2023-05-24Referred 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.
2023-05-24Referred 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.
2023-05-24Introduced in House
2023-05-24Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-24 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (5)

James Himes (D-CT)
David Kustoff (R-TN)
Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
Darin LaHood (R-IL)

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