Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 reclaims Congress's authority over trade actions and trade agreements.

The Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 aims to reclaim Congress's authority over trade actions and trade agreements. It establishes the Joint Committee on Tariffs and Trade, composed of members from the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Ways and Means. The Joint Committee reviews and recommends trade actions proposed by the President, requiring congressional approval through a joint resolution. The bill also mandates that trade agreements binding the United States must be approved by law before taking effect.

Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 reclaims Congress's authority over trade actions and trade agreements.

The Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 aims to reclaim Congress's authority over trade actions and trade agreements. It establishes the Joint Committee on Tariffs and Trade, composed of members from the Senate Committee on Finance and the House Committee on Ways and Means. The Joint Committee reviews and recommends trade actions proposed by the President, requiring congressional approval through a joint resolution. The bill also mandates that trade agreements binding the United States must be approved by law before taking effect.