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117-hr-7108117th CongressWALLET
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Sponsored By: Representative Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Became Law
Summary
Suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus and shifts their imports to higher, nondiscriminatory tariffs. The law replaces preferential tariff treatment with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) column 2 rates for all products of those countries and sets a process to restore or raise duties based on specific certifications and Congressional review.
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- U.S. importers and businesses face higher duties because HTS column 2 rates apply to all products of Russia and Belarus beginning the day after enactment. The President can also proclaim rates above column 2 until Jan 1, 2024.
- Russian and Belarusian exporters can only regain normal trade relations after the President certifies narrow conditions are met, including an agreed withdrawal accepted by Ukraine, no immediate military threat to any NATO member, and that Ukraine’s people can freely choose their government. Temporary restorations may last up to 1 year per period and take effect after a 90-day review window unless Congress disapproves.
- The law forces consultation and a 45-day report before any certification, creates a 90-day joint resolution of disapproval process for Congress, directs the U.S. Trade Representative to press WTO actions against Russian and Belarusian participation, and repeals Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Higher tariffs on Russian and Belarus goods
Beginning the day after enactment, the U.S. applies higher “column 2” tariff rates to all goods from Russia and Belarus. Importers pay more, and some prices may rise or supplies shift. The President can raise these duties even more, but only until January 1, 2024. The President must consult Congress at least 5 days before raising rates and explain the reasons.
Process to restore trade with Russia, Belarus
The law sets a path to bring back normal tariff rates for Russia and Belarus. The President must consult key committees and send a report 45 days before sending a written certification. The certification must say there is an accepted agreement to withdraw forces and stop hostilities, no immediate threat to any NATO member, and respect for Ukraine’s right to choose its government. Any change takes effect 90 days after the certification unless Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval in that window. The President may restart normal rates for up to 1 year at a time, or restore them fully. For Russia, permanent normal trade relations can follow after the 90-day window; for Belarus, restoration also follows Trade Act rules.
Repeals one Global Magnitsky section
The law repeals Section 1265 of the Global Magnitsky Act and updates the tables of contents. This takes effect on enactment and removes that authority from the statute.
U.S. presses world trade penalties on Russia, Belarus
The U.S. Trade Representative uses the U.S. voice at the world trade body to condemn the attack on Ukraine. The USTR pushes other countries to suspend trade benefits for Russia and Belarus. The USTR also considers steps to suspend Russia’s role and to stop Belarus’s bid to join.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
OR • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
TX • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
WI • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
PA • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
CT • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
SC • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
WA • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
WV • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]
MI • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
PR • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
MA • D
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/17/2022
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 4/7/2022
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7108
Yes: 100 • No: 0
house vote • 4/7/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
Yes: 420 • No: 3
house vote • 3/17/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 424 • No: 8