UNITED Act

Sponsored byRep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]NE· Introduced 27 février 2025

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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.

27 février 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 8 juillet 2025

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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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.
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 février 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

7 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]NE

Cosponsors

Democrat114%
Republican686%

Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
Republican:Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]IN
Republican:Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]UT
Democrat:Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]CT
Republican:Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]IL
Republican:Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]OH
Republican:Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TX

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Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Congressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsEuropeFree trade and trade barriersTariffsTrade agreements and negotiationsUnited Kingdom

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