Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026

This bill would require Congress to pass a joint resolution approving most presidential tariff and trade actions, such as those taken for national security, unfair trade practices, or import competition, before they take effect. Approved actions would end after 180 days unless Congress approves an extension. The bill would create a 10-member Joint Committee on Tariffs and Trade to review the President's proposals and oversee trade negotiations and enforcement. It would also repeal two existing presidential tariff powers, require that binding trade agreements be approved by an Act of Congress, move the U.S. Trade Representative's office outside the Executive Office of the President, and create an Inspector General for that office.

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Sponsors

• Ron Wyden Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors