Senate Bill 177
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Global Trade Accountability Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
177
Congress
115
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 of 2017
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.
January 20, 2017
01/20/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
01/20/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:22 PM