UNITED Act

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act

This 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, 2025. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or 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.

The UNITED Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3653, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to national security and immigration enforcement.

The main provisions of the UNITED Act include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the hiring of additional border patrol agents. The bill also aims to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better enforce immigration laws and prevent illegal entry into the country.

Additionally, the UNITED Act includes measures to improve the vetting process for individuals seeking asylum in the United States, as well as provisions to crack down on human trafficking and drug smuggling along the border. The bill also includes provisions to address the issue of visa overstays and to improve the tracking of individuals who have entered the country on temporary visas. Overall, the UNITED Act is aimed at strengthening national security and immigration enforcement efforts in order to protect the safety and well-being of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3653

Introduced on
2023-05-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/24/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act

This 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, 2025. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or 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.

The UNITED Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3653, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to national security and immigration enforcement.

The main provisions of the UNITED Act include increasing funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers and the hiring of additional border patrol agents. The bill also aims to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to better enforce immigration laws and prevent illegal entry into the country.

Additionally, the UNITED Act includes measures to improve the vetting process for individuals seeking asylum in the United States, as well as provisions to crack down on human trafficking and drug smuggling along the border. The bill also includes provisions to address the issue of visa overstays and to improve the tracking of individuals who have entered the country on temporary visas. Overall, the UNITED Act is aimed at strengthening national security and immigration enforcement efforts in order to protect the safety and well-being of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide the President with authority to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/19/2023

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act

This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United...


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.