# 115-hr-5281: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018

115-hr-5281, Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5281
- Congress: 115
- Title: Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
- Introduced: 2018-03-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 23
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Global Trade Accountability Act of 2018 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require congressional approval of unilateral trade actions. Such actions may take effect without congressional approval for one 90-day period if the President: determines that it is necessary because of a national emergency, because of an imminent threat to health or safety, for the enforcement of criminal laws, or for national security; and submits written notice of the determination to Congress.

## Cosponsors (23)

- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R-CA), 2018-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2018-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- JOE BARTON (R-TX), 2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] (R-CO), 2018-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] (R-MI), 2018-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2018-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), 2018-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2018-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2018-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2018-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2018-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2018-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS), 2018-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2018-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2018-03-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2018-03-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2018-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2018-03-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2018-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), 2018-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] (R-IL), 2018-06-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act
- 115-hr-38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
- 115-hr-184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018
- 115-hr-36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act
- 115-hr-4274: Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017

## Sources
- [115-hr-5281 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5281)

## Related
- [115-hr-849: Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-849)
- [115-hr-38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-38)
- [115-hr-184: Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-184)
- [115-hr-36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-36)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
- [115-hr-4274: Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2017](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4274)
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