Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 93

119th Congress

Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Tiffany

R - WI

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill would withdraw the United States' approval of the agreement that established the World Trade Organization (WTO), an international organization that oversees global trade rules and disputes. If passed, this would mean the U.S. would no longer be a member of the WTO.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.

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Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

This bill would withdraw the United States' approval of the agreement that established the World Trade Organization (WTO), an international organization that oversees global trade rules and disputes. If passed, this would mean the U.S. would no longer be a mem

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This bill would withdraw the United States' approval of the agreement that established the World Trade Organization (WTO), an international organization that oversees global trade rules and disputes. If passed, this would mean the U.S. would no longer be a member of the WTO.

Bill Number: 93
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.
Bill Number: 93
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would withdraw the United States' approval of the agreement that established the World Trade Organization (WTO), an international organization that oversees global trade rules and disputes. If passed, this would mean the U.S. would no longer be a member of the WTO.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would withdraw the United States' approval of the agreement that established the World Trade Organization (WTO), an international organization that oversees global trade rules and disputes. If passed, this would mean the U.S. would no longer be a member of the WTO.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution withdraws congressional approval of the World Trade Organization Agreement, which established the World Trade Organization.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would withdraw the U.S. approval of the agreement that created the World Trade Organization (WTO).
This would effectively remove the United States from the WTO, an international organization that regulates global trade.
The WTO sets the rules for international trade and helps resolve disputes between countries over trade issues.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would significantly impact U.S. businesses and industries that rely on international trade and access to foreign markets. Withdrawing from the WTO could lead to higher tariffs, more trade disputes, and reduced access to overseas customers for American exporters. This could hurt the competitiveness of U.S. companies and potentially raise costs for American consumers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

93, 119th Congress (2025). "Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-93