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H.R. 7108Became Law

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 8, 2022)

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

What just happenedApr 8, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-110.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1](D-MA)Sponsor
26 cosponsors12 D14 R
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  1. Apr 8, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-110.

  2. Apr 8, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-110.

  3. Apr 8, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 8, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 7, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H4415-4416)

  9. Apr 7, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H4415-4416)

  10. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Apr 7, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7108.

  12. Apr 7, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4415-4417, H4419-4420)

  13. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)

  15. Apr 7, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)

  16. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)

  17. Mar 28, 2022Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.

  18. Mar 24, 2022Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  19. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  20. Mar 17, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Mar 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H3802-3804)

  22. Mar 17, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H3802-3804)

  23. Mar 17, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7108.

  24. Mar 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3802-3810)

  25. Mar 17, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Neal moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  26. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  28. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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
  29. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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
  30. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Mar 17, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 8, 202249

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

Passed SenateApr 7, 202255

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

House agreed to Senate amendmentApr 7, 202259

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

Introduced in HouseMar 17, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions, including to consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization and seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

Additionally, the bill statutorily authorizes broader coverage of current visa- and property-blocking sanctions for human rights violations to cover persons involved in serious human rights abuses. (Current law imposes these sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, a higher standard.)

The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any foreign person who (1) is responsible for serious human rights abuse, (2) is a current or former government official who is responsible for or complicit in corruption, (3) is or has been a leader or official of an entity that has engaged in any of these activities, (4) has provided support for any of these activities, or (5) is owned or controlled by a person subject to these sanctions.

Passed HouseMar 17, 202253

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights, and it revises the President's authority to impose these sanctions.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions, including to consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization and seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

Additionally, the bill statutorily authorizes broader coverage of current visa- and property-blocking sanctions for human rights violations to cover persons involved in serious human rights abuses. (Current law imposes these sanctions on persons responsible for gross violations of human rights, a higher standard.)

The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any foreign person who (1) is responsible for serious human rights abuse, (2) is a current or former government official who is responsible for or complicit in corruption, (3) is or has been a leader or official of an entity that has engaged in any of these activities, (4) has provided support for any of these activities, or (5) is owned or controlled by a person subject to these sanctions.

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act — Informed