US HB723 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. Warren Davidson [R-OH] | Rep. Justin Amash [R-MI] | Rep. Garland Barr [R-KY] | Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO] |
| Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] |
| Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] | Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] | Rep. Gary Palmer [R-AL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. |
| 2019-01-23 | House | 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. |
| 2019-01-23 | House | 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. |
| 2019-01-23 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010-1011) |
| 2019-01-23 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Foreign trade and international finance
Free trade and trade barriers
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Foreign trade and international finance
Free trade and trade barriers
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/723/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr723/BILLS-116hr723ih.pdf |
