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Shifts how “national security” import restrictions work by tightening what can be restricted, moving investigations to the Secretary of Defense, and requiring Congress to approve any action before it takes effect. It also creates a clear, public process for companies to seek exclusions and sets strict timelines and transparency rules. Any tariff or quota imposed under this authority would face a 60‑day congressional review and a 3‑year sunset unless reapproved. The bill defines key terms, sets deadlines, requires reports and audits, and includes transition rules for existing and future actions, aiming to prevent broad or open‑ended use of this power.
Defines “covered article” as an article related to the development, maintenance, or protection of military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.
Defines “national security” to mean protection of the United States from foreign aggression and explicitly states it does not include protection of the general welfare of the United States.
Makes the Secretary of Defense responsible for investigations under Section 232 and requires the Secretary of Commerce to provide an assessment of import quantities and circumstances upon the request of the Secretary of Defense.
Requires that if the President concurs with a Section 232 determination, the President must submit to Congress, not later than 15 days after making that determination, a proposal describing the nature and duration of the action to adjust imports.
An action proposed by the President to adjust imports will have force and effect only if, within 60 calendar days after the President’s report is submitted to Congress, a joint resolution of approval is enacted by either House as defined in the section.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced March 6, 2025 by Donald Sternoff Beyer · Last progress March 6, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House