Senate Bill 691
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Global Trade Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
691
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Trade Accountability Act
This bill requires congressional approval of any proposed unilateral trade action that has the effect of increasing trade barriers.
March 10, 2021
03/10/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/10/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:44 PM