SCONRES. 5In Committee

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.

Declares that a proposed interpretation of USMCA Annex 14-C has no legal effect for the United States or U.S. persons unless Congress approves it, and bars federal agencies from invoking it in legal proceedings

What this bill does

Declares that a proposed interpretation of USMCA Annex 14-C has no legal effect for the United States or U.S. persons unless Congress approves it, and bars federal agencies from invoking it in legal proceedings

Key points
  • Prohibit agency invocation in proceedings
  • Declare proposed interpretation invalid

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-15Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S187)

Topics and policy areas

undefinedInternational Affairs