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Shifting Trade Powers from President to Congress

This resolution aims to move the responsibility for U.S. trade policy from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (part of the executive branch) to Congress (the legislative branch). This means decisions on trade agreements and tariff policies would be made directly by elected representatives, potentially impacting economic stability and goods prices.
Key points
Establishes a special committee to develop a plan for transferring trade functions from the President to Congress.
The change aims to increase Congressional oversight of trade policy, potentially affecting future trade agreements and international relations.
Trade decisions currently made by the President would in the future require direct Congressional approval, which could slow down decision-making processes but increase transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_6
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_6.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a special committee to develop a plan for transferring trade functions from the President to Congress.
  • The change aims to increase Congressional oversight of trade policy, potentially affecting future trade agreements and international relations.
  • Trade decisions currently made by the President would in the future require direct Congressional approval, which could slow down decision-making processes but increase transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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