HR 7108
117th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Belarus
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign property
Free trade and trade barriers
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Legislative rules and procedure
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sanctions
Tariffs
Ukraine
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Introduced: March 17, 2022
Introduced by:
Neal, Richard E.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 8, 2022
Signed by President.
Apr 8, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-110.
Apr 7, 2022
Presented to President.
Apr 7, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7, 2022
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H4415-4416)
Apr 7, 2022
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H4415-4416)
Apr 7, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 7, 2022
Mr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4415-4417, H4419-4420)
Apr 7, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 7, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)
Apr 7, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)
Apr 7, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)
Apr 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7108.
Mar 28, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
Mar 24, 2022
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 17, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Mar 17, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H3802-3804)
Mar 17, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H3802-3804)
Mar 17, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7108.
Mar 17, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3802-3810)
Mar 17, 2022
Mr. Neal moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 17, 2022
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | House · vote #124 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed | 420–3 | See who voted → |
| Mar 17, 2022 | House · vote #78 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 424–8 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.
The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.
The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-110.
Committees of jurisdiction
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