UNITED Act
Sponsored By: Representative Smith (NE)
Introduced
Summary
Creates a new, time-limited authority to negotiate a comprehensive US‑UK trade agreement. It would set policy goals and rules for those talks, limit certain tariff cuts and increases, require consultation with Congress, and include a March 1, 2029 deadline.
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- Businesses and exporters — Would open negotiations on tariff and non-tariff barriers across industries, aiming to create new export opportunities for firms of all sizes.
- Workers, farmers, and ranchers — Frames talks to protect jobs and agricultural interests by referencing strong labor and environmental standards and building on USMCA benchmarks.
- Congress and policymaking — Would require the President to seek to start negotiations within 180 days, consult Congress before and during talks, submit any implementing bill under Trade Act procedures, and meet the requirements of the Bipartisan Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Congress keeps tight control of deal
If enacted, the agreement would need to follow 2015 bipartisan trade rules on goals, oversight, and reports. The President would have to consult Congress before and during talks, and give notice before entering a deal or making tariff proclamations. Implementing bills would use Trade Act of 1974 procedures and include only changes strictly needed to carry out the deal. Ending or pausing the agreement for the United States would require express approval by Congress.
Tariff changes allowed, with strict limits
If enacted, the President could change or continue duties to carry out a UK deal. But duty cuts could not go below half the rate on enactment, unless the starting rate was 5% or less. For import‑sensitive farm goods, duties could not drop below the Uruguay Round rate. The President also could not raise duties above the rate on enactment.
UK trade talks on a deadline
If enacted, the President would be told to try to start talks with the UK within 180 days. The President would be allowed to enter a comprehensive deal that covers tariffs and other barriers. That authority would end on March 1, 2029.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Smith (NE)
NE • R
Cosponsors
Himes
CT • D
Sponsored 2/27/2025
Miller (OH)
OH • R
Sponsored 2/27/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 2/27/2025
Arrington
TX • R
Sponsored 2/27/2025
Moore (UT)
UT • R
Sponsored 3/5/2025
Yakym
IN • R
Sponsored 3/11/2025
Bacon
NE • R
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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