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UNITED Act

Introduced: February 27, 2025 Introduced by: Smith, Adrian Republican · Nebraska See on congress.gov

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Feb 27, 2025

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.

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Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act

This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).

Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector.

The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations.

The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.

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THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
for SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT · California · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
for SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT · California · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
for CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · District of Columbia · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
for CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
THE SMITH-FREE GROUP, LLC
for SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT · California · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
for CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · District of Columbia · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025