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US-Kazakhstan Trade Modernization Act

3/6/2025, 7:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1024

Bill 119 HR 1024, also known as the "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan," is a piece of legislation that aims to grant Kazakhstan the same trade benefits as other countries with normal trade relations status.

The bill seeks to extend nondiscriminatory treatment to products imported from Kazakhstan, allowing for more favorable trade conditions between the United States and Kazakhstan. This would mean that products from Kazakhstan would not face higher tariffs or other trade barriers compared to products from other countries with normal trade relations status.

Supporters of the bill argue that granting normal trade relations treatment to Kazakhstan would strengthen economic ties between the two countries and promote trade and investment opportunities. They believe that this would benefit both the US and Kazakhstan by increasing market access and promoting economic growth. Opponents of the bill may have concerns about the impact of increased trade with Kazakhstan on domestic industries or may have other reservations about the trade relationship with Kazakhstan. However, the bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards strengthening trade relations between the US and Kazakhstan. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1024 aims to extend nondiscriminatory treatment to products from Kazakhstan in order to promote trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Congressional Summary of HR 1024

US-Kazakhstan Trade Modernization Act

This bill addresses trade between the United States and Kazakhstan. 

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to Kazakhstan. The Jackson-Vanik amendment denies normal trade relations (NTR) status to some current and former nonmarket economy countries unless they comply with certain freedom-of-emigration requirements. Under a provision of this amendment, the President may extend NTR status to a country affected by the amendment by waiving the freedom-of-emigration requirements or determining that the country is not in violation of those requirements, subject to an annual review. Kazakhstan has received temporary NTR status since 1992.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to extend permanent NTR status to Kazakhstan.

Current Status of Bill HR 1024

Bill HR 1024 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 1024 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025.  Bill HR 1024's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1024

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
59
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
37
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1024

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1024

To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.
To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan.

Comments

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Fernando Hardin

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1 year ago

I dunno bout this bill extendin stuff to Kazakhstan. How's it gonna affect us here in the US? Seems fishy to me. #confused #bigpicture