US SB177 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2017 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require 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.

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Title

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2017

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-20SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Same As/Similar To

HB5281 (Related) 2018-03-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
HB5760 (Related) 2018-05-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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