The President could no longer use one law to add temporary charges or limits on imports during certain money-flow problems with other countries. The bill removes that tool but does not change other trade laws.
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Reclaim Trade Powers Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 2459: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the President, Congress, importers, consumers, and U.S. trading partners. The President would lose one fast trade tool. Congress could have more control over whether that kind of import charge happens in the future. Businesses and consumers could be affected if the removed power would otherwise have raised import costs.
Why this matters: This matters because it changes who can act when trade and payment problems with other countries get serious. Right now, the President has one specific tool for adding temporary import charges or limits in that situation. This bill would remove that tool. The real effect depends on whether a future President would have used it, and what other trade powers would still be available.
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Officially: Reclaim Trade Powers Act
The President could no longer use one law to add temporary charges or limits on imports during certain money-flow problems with other countries. The bill removes that tool but does not change other trade laws.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (3/27/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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