S.4049

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

Introduced·3/11/26

Repeals balance-of-payments authority under the Trade Act of 1974.

The Reclaim Trade Powers Act repeals section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which pertains to balance-of-payments authority. This change eliminates the authority granted to the President to take trade actions based on balance-of-payments considerations. The bill also makes corresponding amendments to the Trade Act of 1974 to reflect this repeal.

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Finance Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 11

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.