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HOUSE 723116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019

Last Action
3/1/2019

Actions

  • 2019-03-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • 2019-01-23Referred 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.
  • 2019-01-23Referred 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.
  • 2019-01-23Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010-1011)
  • 2019-01-23Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-23Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-23 (00)

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019

This bill requires 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.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Justin Amash (R-MI)
  • Andy Barr (R-KY)
  • Ken Buck (R-CO)
  • Darin LaHood (R-IL)
  • Mark Meadows (R-NC)
  • Bill Posey (R-FL)
  • Mark Walker (R-NC)
  • Ted Budd (R-NC)
  • Mike Johnson (R-LA)
  • Jim Banks (R-IN)
  • Gary Palmer (R-AL)

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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