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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9601 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9601
To direct the United States Trade Representative to initiate
investigations to determine whether foreign countries, including
Canada, have ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage
exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under
section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 6, 2026
Ms. Tenney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
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A BILL
To direct the United States Trade Representative to initiate
investigations to determine whether foreign countries, including
Canada, have ceased importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage
exports of the United States in a manner that is actionable under
section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Combating Attacks on our National
Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act'' or the ``CANADA Act''.
SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE EXPORTS OF
THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall initiate an
investigation to determine whether a covered foreign country has ceased
importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage exports of the
United States in a manner that is actionable under section 301 of the
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411).
(b) Consultations.--
(1) Before actionability determination.--Before making a
determination with respect to whether a covered foreign country
has acted in a manner that is actionable under such section 301
(19 U.S.C. 2411) after an investigation initiated under
subsection (a), the United States Trade Representative shall--
(A) consult with--
(i) manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in
the United States that are affected by limits
imposed by covered foreign countries on
importation and distribution of alcoholic
beverage exports of the United States;
(ii) the Secretary of Commerce;
(iii) the Secretary of State; and
(iv) the United States International Trade
Commission; and
(B) seek information from trade associations and
from domestic producers and distributors of alcoholic
beverage exports of the United States, as determined
relevant by the United States Trade Representative.
(2) Before enforcement determination.--Before taking action
with respect to a determination described in paragraph (1), the
United States Trade Representative shall--
(A) notify the appropriate committees of Congress
of a proposed action with respect to such
determination; and
(B) consult with stakeholders that may be affected
by such proposed action to ensure that such proposed
action--
(i) is targeted and proportionate; and
(ii) minimizes potential unintended
consequences for--
(I) consumers in the United States;
and
(II) allies of the United States.
(c) Negative Determination.--If the United States Trade
Representative determines, after an investigation initiated under
subsection (a), that a covered foreign country has not acted in a
manner that is actionable under such section 301 (19 U.S.C. 2411), the
United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a written report that explains such
determination.
SEC. 3. REPORT.
(a) Initial Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written report that
includes--
(1) the status of each investigation initiated under
section 2;
(2) the policy of each covered foreign country with respect
to the importation and distribution of alcoholic beverage
exports of the United States; and
(3) the findings of the United States Trade Representative
regarding the impact of such policies on manufacturers of
alcoholic beverages in the United States.
(b) Quarterly Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter for 2 years,
the United States Trade Representative shall submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress a written report that includes--
(1) a description of consultations held for the purpose of
an investigation initiated under section 2(a);
(2) any remedial or enforcement action taken under
subsection (a) or (b) of section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
(19 U.S.C. 2411) with respect to an investigation initiated
under section 2(a); and
(3) the status of any engagement with a covered foreign
country regarding trade issues related to alcoholic beverage
exports of the United States.
(c) Public Summary.--The United States Trade Representative shall
make publicly available a summary of the written reports required under
this section, which shall not include confidential information provided
by a stakeholder.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Alcoholic beverage.--The term ``alcoholic beverage''
has the meaning given such term in section 203 of the Alcoholic
Beverage Labeling Act of 1988 (27 U.S.C. 214).
(2) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Finance of the Senate.
(3) Covered foreign country.--The term ``covered foreign
country''--
(A) means a foreign country that has in effect a
free trade agreement with the United States; and
(B) includes Canada.
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