S. 5081
Introduced in Senate · July 29, 2026July 22, 2026
Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
A BILL
To reclaim the authority of Congress over the imposition of duties and other trade actions, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; TITLE I—AUTHORITY OF CONGRESS OVER TRADE ACTIONS; 101. Authority of Congress over trade actions; TITLE II—WITHDRAWAL OF DELEGATIONS OF TRADE AUTHORITIES; 201. Repeal of balance-of-payments authority; 202. Repeal of authority to impose duties in response to discrimination by foreign countries; 203. Modification of authority to take action in response to unfair trade practices; 204. Modification of authority to take action in response to threats to national security; 205. Modification of authority to take action in response to import competition; TITLE III—OTHER MATTERS; 301. Requirement that any trade agreement that binds the United States first be approved by law; 302. Establishment of Office of the United States Trade Representative outside the Executive Office of the President; 303. Establishment of Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,