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Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021

Introduced: April 16, 2021 Introduced by: Davidson, Warren Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021

This bill requires congressional approval of certain unilateral trade actions (i.e., restrictions on the importation of an article). 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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission must report on the effects on the U.S. economy of any unilateral trade action taken pursuant to this bill.

What's happening now April 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 4
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Apr 20, 2021
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Apr 16, 2021
Gibbs, Bob
· Apr 16, 2021
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Apr 16, 2021
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Apr 16, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2618: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2618/
MLA
"H.R. 2618: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2618/.
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H.R. 2618, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2618/.
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[H.R. 2618: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2618/)
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