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S.899: Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 This bill requires the President, when modifying duty rates for national security reasons, to obtain congressional approval through a joint resolution for these modifications. The bill also gives Congress the authority to disapprove through a joint resolution certain duties or other import restrictions imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Kaine (D-Va.) |