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Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

12/15/2023, 3:50 PM

Summary of Bill HCONRES 6

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 6, also known as the Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm Congress's authority over trade policy and to ensure that trade agreements are in the best interest of the American people.

The bill highlights the importance of Congress's role in shaping trade policy, as outlined in the Constitution. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in trade negotiations, and calls for Congress to be fully informed and involved in the process.

Specifically, the bill aims to address concerns about the impact of trade agreements on American workers, businesses, and the economy. It calls for a more balanced approach to trade that prioritizes the interests of American workers and ensures that trade agreements do not undermine labor standards or environmental protections. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 6 seeks to assert Congress's authority in trade policy and to ensure that trade agreements are fair and beneficial to the American people. It reflects a commitment to upholding the Constitution and promoting policies that support American workers and businesses.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 6

Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

This concurrent resolution establishes (1) a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) shall be moved to the legislative branch, and (2) a Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities to advise the committee in its development of the plan.

The USTR and the other heads of executive branch offices must make available to the committee and the board such information and assistance as the entities may reasonably require to carry out their activities.

Current Status of Bill HCONRES 6

Bill HCONRES 6 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HCONRES 6 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 6's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 6

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 6

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Congressional agencies
- Congressional committees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Trade agreements and negotiations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 6

Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution
Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution
Establishing the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative shall be moved to the legislative branch in accordance with article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

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