Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act

Senate Bill

S. 2748

119th Congress

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

Introduced:Sep 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher S. Murphy

Senator

Democratic

CT

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill would allow the President to extend normal trade status to products from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, making it easier for these countries to trade with the United States.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the President to extend normal trade status to products from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, making it easier for these countries to trade with the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes the President to give normal trade relations treatment to products from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Removes special trade restrictions that currently apply to these countries, making it simpler for them to sell goods in the US market.
Aims to expand trade opportunities and economic ties between the US and these Central Asian nations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit companies and consumers in the United States who want to buy products from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. It could lead to lower prices and more choices for American shoppers. The bill would also likely improve economic and diplomatic relations between the US and these Central Asian countries.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2748, 119th Congress (2025). "Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2748