Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018

HB 5281 Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018

US Congress 115th Congress

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018
HB-5281

About HB-5281

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018 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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Introduced 03/27/2018

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Sponsors (24)

Rep. Alexander Mooney


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Mike Johnson


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Darin LaHood


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Rep. Mike Coffman


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Rep. Mark Meadows


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Rep. Glenn Thompson


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Tom Cole


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Rep. Trent Kelly


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Jim Banks


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Jeb Hensarling


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Joe Barton


Co-Sponsor

Rep. Roger Williams


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History

Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade.

03/27/2018

Introduced In House

03/14/2018

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.

03/14/2018

Subject(s)

Foreign Trade And International Finance Congressional Oversight Legislative Rules And Procedure Presidents And Presidential Powers, Vice Presidents Tariffs Trade Agreements And Negotiations Trade Restrictions