House Bill 723
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
723
Congress
116
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019
This bill 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.
January 23, 2019
03/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
01/23/2019
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.
01/23/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010-1011)
01/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:40 PM