Contact Congress about S. 4049: Reclaim Trade Powers Act

The President would lose one tool for changing import rules during certain financial problems. Other trade powers would stay in place.

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Reclaim Trade Powers Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 4049: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the President, Congress, and businesses that rely on imports or exports. The President would lose one fast trade tool. Congress could have more control over whether this kind of import action happens. Businesses and workers in trade-heavy industries could feel the effects if a future financial shock leads the government to consider tariffs or import limits.

Why this matters: This matters because it changes who can act quickly when trade and financial stress hit. The bill would remove one path the President can use without new approval from Congress. That could make sudden tariffs or import limits less likely under this one law. But it may also slow the U.S. response during a serious trade or currency problem.

Key provisions in S. 4049

• The bill removes one part of the Trade Act of 1974. That part lets the President act on imports during balance-of-payments problems, which involve money moving in and out of the country through trade and payments.
• The bill also deletes that repealed part from the Trade Act of 1974 table of contents.
• The bill cleans up another part of the Trade Act of 1974 by removing a reference to actions under the repealed import power.
• The bill does not create any new trade program, office, or spending authority.
• The bill leaves other trade powers in place. It only removes this one balance-of-payments import power.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 4049

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Questions people ask about S. 4049

What is S. 4049?

The President would lose one tool for changing import rules during certain financial problems. Other trade powers would stay in place.

How do I support or oppose S. 4049?

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Who should I contact about S. 4049?

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