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H.R.940: Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (18 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security. Specifically, the bill requires the President to submit a proposal to Congress, which Congress may approve by a joint resolution. Under current law, the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 31, 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.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) |