H.R. 1743 explained  ·  119th Congress  ·  Pending in Congress

UNITED Act

Create a free account or sign in to follow H.R. 1743 and get alerts. Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance Create a free account or sign in to follow the Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area and get alerts. ▲ 599 days since action Sponsor: Adrian Smith, NE-03, R → Congress.gov

Cosponsors: 7 (1 D, 6 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12

Introduced: 2025-02-27

Latest action (2025-02-27): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

What H.R. 1743 does, in plain terms

Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act or the UNITED Act This bill grants certain authorities to the President for entering into a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom (UK). Specifically, the bill directs the President to seek to initiate negotiations with the UK regarding tariff and nontariff barriers affecting any industry, product, or service sector. The bill authorizes the President to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the UK, with such authority expiring on March 1, 2029. Further, the President may proclaim a modification or continuance of any existing duty or a continuance of existing excise or duty-free treatment to carry out an agreement, with certain limitations. The bill also requires the President to consult with and notify Congress regarding the intention of the President to enter into an agreement or make a proclamation.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.

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