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Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019

Introduced: January 23, 2019 Introduced by: Davidson, Warren Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Mar 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jan 23, 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.
Jan 23, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1010-1011)
Jan 23, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019

This bill requires 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.
What's happening now March 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Republican 6
R
Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Feb 26, 2019
Amash, Justin
· Jan 23, 2019
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 23, 2019
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jan 23, 2019
Buck, Ken
· Jan 23, 2019
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Jan 23, 2019
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jan 23, 2019
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jan 23, 2019
Walker, Mark
· Jan 23, 2019
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 723: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-723/
MLA
"H.R. 723: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-723/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 723, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-723/.
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[H.R. 723: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2019](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-723/)
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