S. 776: UNITED Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-27):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 776 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 776?
S. 776 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: UNITED Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 776 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).