Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 2

119th Congress

Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

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Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

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Summary

This resolution would create a temporary joint committee of House and Senate members to develop a plan for moving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from the executive branch to the legislative branch (Congress). The committee would have 16 months to create this plan, with the actual transfer happening no earlier than July 1, 2028.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Introduced1/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period

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Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

This resolution would create a temporary joint committee of House and Senate members to develop a plan for moving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from the executive branch to the legislative branch (Congress). The committee would have 16 months to

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This resolution would create a temporary joint committee of House and Senate members to develop a plan for moving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from the executive branch to the legislative branch (Congress). The committee would have 16 months to create this plan, with the actual transfer happening no earlier than July 1, 2028.

Bill Number: 2
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period

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Title: Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution
Bill Number: 2
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Summary: This resolution would create a temporary joint committee of House and Senate members to develop a plan for moving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from the executive branch to the legislative branch (Congress). The committee would have 16 months to create this plan, with the actual transf

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would create a temporary joint committee of House and Senate members to develop a plan for moving the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative from the executive branch to the legislative branch (Congress). The committee would have 16 months to create this plan, with the actual transfer happening no earlier than July 1, 2028.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution establishes a 14-member committee made up of Representatives and Senators to plan the transfer of trade negotiation responsibilities from the President's office to Congress.
The committee would consist of 9 House members (6 from the majority party, 3 from the minority) and 5 Senators (3 from the majority party, 2 from the minority).
The plan must be completed within 16 months of all committee members being appointed, and the actual transfer would occur at least four years after that or by July 1, 2028, whichever is later.
The resolution cites Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, as the basis for this change.
The committee would consult with a Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities while developing the transfer plan.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would affect how the United States conducts trade negotiations and policy. Currently, the U.S. Trade Representative works under the President in the executive branch; this would shift that authority to Congress. The change would impact how trade agreements are negotiated, potentially altering the balance of power between the President and Congress on international trade matters.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2, 119th Congress (2025). "Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-2

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