United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 776 — UNITED Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allows the President to negotiate a trade agreement with the UK until 2029.

The UNITED Act grants the President the authority to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK. This includes addressing tariff barriers and requires the President to consult with Congress during the process.

Summary

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED ActThis bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector.The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations.The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 776 do?
Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED ActThis bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK).Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector.The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations.The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.
Who sponsors S 776?
S 776 is sponsored by Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic) and Moran, Jerry (Republican).
What is the current status of S 776?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 776?
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