S 3786 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A bill to suspend normal trade relations treatment for the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, and for other purposes.

Summary
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus. This authority terminates on January 1, 2024. The President may restore normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, subject to congressional disapproval. Additionally, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes). The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to take certain actions, including to consider steps to suspend Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization and seek to halt the accession process of Belarus.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2022
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Introduced Mar 8, 2022 Last action Mar 8, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Mar 8, 2022
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