United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 11 R cosponsors

HR 735 — United States Reciprocal Trade Act

Last action — 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 R).

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Summary

United States Reciprocal Trade Act This bill expands presidential trade authorities.The bill allows the President, in certain circumstances, to (1) negotiate with a foreign country for tariff reductions on exported U.S. goods, or (2) impose additional duties on imported goods. Specifically, the President may take these actions if it is determined that the country (1) when importing a good from the United States, applies a higher rate of duty on that good than the rate imposed by the United States when the good is imported from that country; or (2) similarly imposes other, nontariff trade restrictions on that good. This authority shall be effective for three years, subject to a three-year renewal.The President must terminate a rate of duty increase under this bill if the country no longer applies such higher rates or nontariff trade restrictions, or if the higher rate is no longer in the interest of the United States.The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to increase a rate of duty on imported goods.Congress may nullify a rate of duty increase implemented under this bill through a joint resolution of disapproval.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 19 U.S.C. § 2155, 19 U.S.C. § 2192

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (536)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 735 do?
United States Reciprocal Trade Act This bill expands presidential trade authorities.The bill allows the President, in certain circumstances, to (1) negotiate with a foreign country for tariff reductions on exported U.S. goods, or (2) impose additional duties on imported goods. Specifically, the President may take these actions if it is determined that the country (1) when importing a good from the United States, applies a higher rate of duty on that good than the rate imposed by the United States when the good is imported from that country; or (2) similarly imposes other, nontariff trade restrictions on that good. This authority shall be effective for three years, subject to a three-year renewal.The President must terminate a rate of duty increase under this bill if the country no longer applies such higher rates or nontariff trade restrictions, or if the higher rate is no longer in the interest of the United States.The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to increase a rate of duty on imported goods.Congress may nullify a rate of duty increase implemented under this bill through a joint resolution of disapproval.
Who sponsors HR 735?
HR 735 is sponsored by Moore, Riley M. (Republican), Greene, Marjorie Taylor (Republican), Collins, Mike (Republican), McDowell, Addison P. (Republican), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), Loudermilk, Barry (Republican), Jack, Brian (Republican), Begich, Nicholas J. (Republican), Rulli, Michael A. (Republican), Haridopolos, Mike (Republican), and Harrigan, Pat (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 735?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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