# 119-s-348: STABLE Trade Policy Act

119-s-348, STABLE Trade Policy Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-348
- Congress: 119
- Title: STABLE Trade Policy Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Would require Congress to approve any new or higher tariffs on imports from U.S. allies and free‑trade partners.** It would force the President to submit a formal request explaining the objective, why diplomacy or other tools are insufficient, and the likely effects before such tariffs could be proclaimed. - Who is covered: NATO members, countries designated major non‑NATO allies under the Foreign Assistance Act, and countries that have a U.S. free trade agreement. - Scope of duties: Applies to duties proclaimed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, Section 338 of the Tariff Act, the Trading with the Enemy Act, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. - Presidential requirements: The President would have to provide a request to Congress that describes the objective, explains why other mechanisms cannot achieve it, and assesses likely impacts on U.S. foreign policy, national security, the U.S. economy, and relevant industry sectors. - Congressional role and timing: A joint resolution of approval that becomes law would be required. That resolution may be introduced in either House during a 15‑legislative‑day window and would use expedited procedures under the Trade Act of 1974.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits on tariffs for allies and partners: mixed, high. This bill would limit the President's power to impose new or higher tariffs on imports from certain U.S. allies and free trade partners. It would call a "covered country" any NATO member, any major non‑NATO ally, or any country with an in‑effect U.S. free trade agreement. It would treat tariffs und…

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- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-s-348 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/348)

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- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2231)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-348 (as of 2025-12-21).