H.R. 7108 · 117th Congress

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

Introduced on Mar 17, 2022 by Richard E. Neal (D-MA-1). 26 cosponsors, 14 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-110.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-110
Introduced
Mar 17, 2022
Cosponsors
26
14 from the other party
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To suspend normal trade relations treatment for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Belarus
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Europe
  • Foreign property
  • Free trade and trade barriers
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Human rights
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Russia
  • Sanctions
  • Tariffs
  • Ukraine

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Apr 8, 2022). Public domain.

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024.

The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval.

The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to (1) condemn the recent aggression in Ukraine, (2) encourage other World Trade Organization (WTO) members to suspend trade concessions to Russia and Belarus, (3) consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the WTO, and (4) seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Richard E. NealD-MA-1Sponsor

Democrats · 12

Republicans · 14

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Mar 17, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 424–8
  2. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
    Apr 7, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 420–3
  3. On Passage of the Bill
    Apr 7, 2022· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 100–0

History

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  1. Mar 17, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 17, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.
  4. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.
  5. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.
  6. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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.
  7. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseMr. Neal moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3802-3810)
  9. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7108.
  10. Mar 17, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H3802-3804)House · Roll call 78
  11. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 8 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H3802-3804)House · Roll call 78
  12. Mar 17, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Mar 17, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  14. Mar 24, 2022 · SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  15. Mar 28, 2022 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313.
  16. Apr 7, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2060)
  17. Apr 7, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)Senate · Roll call 131
  18. Apr 7, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 131. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: 04/06/2022 CR S2048-2049)Senate · Roll call 131
  19. Apr 7, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  20. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseMr. Neal moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4415-4417, H4419-4420)
  21. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7108.
  22. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  23. Apr 7, 2022Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H4415-4416)House · Roll call 124
  24. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H4415-4416)House · Roll call 124
  25. Apr 7, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  26. Apr 7, 2022Presented to President.
  27. Apr 7, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  28. Apr 8, 2022Signed by President.
  29. Apr 8, 2022Signed by President.
  30. Apr 8, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-110.
  31. Apr 8, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-110.

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