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Bills · HR 2888
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2888Foreign Trade and International Finance
Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
READING
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it represents a significant shift in who controls U.S. trade policy. Currently, Presidents have considerable authority to impose tariffs under various "emergency" or "national security" powers without direct congressional approval, as has been observed in recent administrations. If this bill passes, that executive power would be reined in, requiring Congress to vote on many new tariffs or trade agreement changes.
For voters, this means a potential change in the cost of imported goods, as specific tariffs would be removed. More importantly, it means that major trade decisions affecting jobs, industries, and prices would require a broader consensus within government, rather than resting solely on the President's discretion. If it doesn't pass, Presidents will continue to have broad power to levy tariffs, which can lead to rapid and unpredictable changes in trade policy and potentially higher costs for imported goods depending on the administration.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Terminates tariffs imposed under three specific Executive Orders (14257, 14193, 14194) and any similar future orders, effective upon the bill's enactment.
This would immediately remove existing trade barriers on specific goods, potentially lowering import costs for businesses and consumers.
PROVISION 02
Requires congressional approval through a "joint resolution of approval" for the President to impose new tariffs (duties, quotas, tariff-rate quotas) or change trade agreement concessions.
This significantly limits the President's power to unilaterally enact new trade restrictions, shifting authority to Congress.
PROVISION 03
Establishes expedited legislative procedures for Congress to consider and vote on these "joint resolutions of approval" for proposed tariffs.
These procedures ensure that Congress can quickly respond to presidential proposals, providing a clear path for approval or rejection.
PROVISION 04
Exempts certain types of tariffs, such as antidumping and countervailing duties or duties resulting from international dispute rulings, from the new congressional approval requirement.
This ensures that standard trade enforcement tools and obligations under international agreements are not hampered by the new approval process.
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.
This bill matters because it represents a significant shift in who controls U.S. trade policy. Currently, Presidents have considerable authority to impose tariffs under various "emergency" or "national security" powers without direct congressional approval, as has been observed in recent administrations. If this bill passes, that executive power would be reined in, requiring Congress to vote on many new tariffs or trade agreement changes.
For voters, this means a potential change in the cost of imported goods, as specific tariffs would be removed. More importantly, it means that major trade decisions affecting jobs, industries, and prices would require a broader consensus within government, rather than resting solely on the President's discretion. If it doesn't pass, Presidents will continue to have broad power to levy tariffs, which can lead to rapid and unpredictable changes in trade policy and potentially higher costs for imported goods depending on the administration.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Terminates tariffs imposed under three specific Executive Orders (14257, 14193, 14194) and any similar future orders, effective upon the bill's enactment.
This would immediately remove existing trade barriers on specific goods, potentially lowering import costs for businesses and consumers.
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Requires congressional approval through a "joint resolution of approval" for the President to impose new tariffs (duties, quotas, tariff-rate quotas) or change trade agreement concessions.
This significantly limits the President's power to unilaterally enact new trade restrictions, shifting authority to Congress.
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Establishes expedited legislative procedures for Congress to consider and vote on these "joint resolutions of approval" for proposed tariffs.
These procedures ensure that Congress can quickly respond to presidential proposals, providing a clear path for approval or rejection.
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Exempts certain types of tariffs, such as antidumping and countervailing duties or duties resulting from international dispute rulings, from the new congressional approval requirement.
This ensures that standard trade enforcement tools and obligations under international agreements are not hampered by the new approval process.
On and after the date of the enactment of this Act
Tariffs imposed by Executive Orders 14257, 14193, and 14194 (and similar successor orders) shall have no force or effect.
GLOSSARY
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Tariff
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Quota
A government-imposed limit on the quantity of a certain good that can be imported or exported over a specific time period.
Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ)
A two-tiered tariff system where a lower duty rate applies to imports within a specific quantity (the quota), and a higher duty rate applies to imports exceeding that quantity.
Executive Order
A directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government. They have the force of law but are typically subject to judicial review.
Joint Resolution of Approval
A legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President (or overridden a veto), becomes law. In this bill, it specifically refers to a resolution approving presidential tariff actions.
Antidumping Duties
Special tariffs imposed on imported goods that are priced below their fair market value in the exporting country, a practice known as 'dumping,' to protect domestic industries.
Countervailing Duties
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
APR 10, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
APR 10, 25
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.
