HR4978Referred to Committee

Secure Trade Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-15
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Jared F. Golden
Jared F. Golden
Democrat · ME · Representative
Votes with party: 79.0% (590 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

2025-08-15

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would establish new rules and requirements for international trade and financial transactions to protect American economic interests and security. It addresses how the U.S. conducts business with foreign countries and manages financial dealings across borders, affecting businesses that import or export goods, financial institutions, and potentially consumers who buy imported products. The bill is currently being reviewed by multiple congressional committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

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Foreign Trade and International Finance
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