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S.287: Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (9 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |