United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
Sponsored By: Representative Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Introduced
Summary
Strengthen U.S. trade competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific. This bill would create a formal, evidence driven framework to shape U.S. trade policy in the region and counter China’s trade push by aligning rules, improving supply chains, and protecting U.S. workers and businesses.
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- Would direct the U.S. International Trade Commission to study how regional deals like RCEP and CPTPP affect U.S. exports, market opportunities, non-tariff barriers, and supply-chain resilience for U.S. businesses and workers.
- Would create an independent Indo-Pacific Trade Strategy Commission to develop a comprehensive trade plan. The Commission would hold public hearings, allow public comments, may hold classified sessions, consult Congress quarterly, and produce a final report within 18 months of enactment.
- Would focus strategy on promoting U.S. standards, innovation, and economic security to counter China’s agenda and reduce vulnerabilities in critical supply chains. The Commission’s provisions would take effect 30 days after enactment.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Study of Indo-Pacific trade rules
If enacted, the bill would require the U.S. International Trade Commission to finish a study within 180 days. The study would examine tariffs, quotas, and services commitments in Indo-Pacific deals like RCEP and CPTPP. It would review non-tariff barriers, lower labor and environmental standards, and sector rules that affect U.S. competitiveness. The study must analyze supply chain resiliency and China’s role, and compare USMCA with CPTPP, RCEP, or other regional agreements.
New commission to shape Indo-Pacific trade
If enacted, the bill would create an independent Indo-Pacific Trade Strategy Commission that starts 30 days after enactment. The commission would have 12 appointed members with regional and trade expertise. No sitting Members of Congress may serve. It must hold public hearings, may hold classified sessions, take public comments for at least 45 days, consult with Congress every three months, and deliver a final report within 18 months.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
WV • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
NE • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2025
LaHood
IL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Costa
CA • D
Sponsored 2/11/2025
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
CA • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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