United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1403 — Balancing Trade Act of 2015

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Balancing Trade Act of 2015 Requires the President, if in three consecutive calendar years the United States has a trade deficit with another country of $10 billion or more, to take the necessary steps to create a trading relationship that would eliminate or substantially reduce that trade deficit by entering into an agreement with that country.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  3. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1403 do?
Balancing Trade Act of 2015 Requires the President, if in three consecutive calendar years the United States has a trade deficit with another country of $10 billion or more, to take the necessary steps to create a trading relationship that would eliminate or substantially reduce that trade deficit by entering into an agreement with that country.
Who sponsors HR 1403?
HR 1403 is sponsored by Marcy Kaptur (D).
What is the current status of HR 1403?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1403?
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