H.R. 3653 · 118th Congress · House

UNITED Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Introduced
May 24, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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, 2025. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 17, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

  2. MAY 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 24, 2023IntroReferral

    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.

  5. MAY 24, 2023IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Dec 17, 2024

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Rules Committee

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Referred: May 24, 2023

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Ways and Means Committee

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Referred: May 24, 2023

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