To amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 11, 2018)
This bill amends the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require congressional approval for a presidential adjustment of an import due to a national security threat. Specifically, the bill requires the President to submit a proposal to Congress, which Congress may approve by a joint resolution. Under current law, the President determines whether any adjustment of an import is necessary, and must submit to Congress the reasons for any action taken or not taken.
The bill retroactively applies to any proposed action made two years before enactment of this bill. In general, any rate of duty modification occurring in the time period two years before enactment of this bill and the date before enactment of this bill must revert to the previous rate.
What just happenedJul 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2018
- Jul 13, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Trade Subcommittee - Jul 11, 2018IntroReferralH11100
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.
Rules Committee - Jul 11, 2018IntroReferralH11100
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.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 11, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 11, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House