To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.
In Committee
Introduced:Nov 7, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gallagher
R - WI
Cosponsors
36
Quick Stats
Policy Area
International Affairs
Summary
This bill would allow the President to end the application of certain trade restrictions on most countries, enabling them to receive normal trade relations treatment with the United States. This would expand free trade and economic opportunities for both American businesses and international trade partners.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would allow the President to end the application of certain trade restrictions on most countries, enabling them to receive normal trade relations treatment with the United States. This would expand free trade and economic opportunities for both American businesses and international trade partners.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act</b></p> <p>This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. </p> <p> The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. </p> <p>Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Allows the President to terminate the application of Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974, which imposes trade restrictions, for most countries
Grants normal trade relations (also known as 'most-favored-nation' status) to the products of these countries
Excludes Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea from receiving this treatment
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If enacted, this bill would benefit American companies and consumers by expanding access to international markets and products. It would also strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and its trading partners, potentially leading to increased exports, job creation, and economic growth. However, critics may argue that it could also lead to greater competition for certain domestic industries.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
International Affairs
Related Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Lebanon
Middle East
Palestinians
Political parties and affiliation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Terrorism
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5917, 119th Congress (2025). "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5917