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To require that, in cases in which the annual trade deficit between the United States and another country is $10,000,000,000 or more for 3 consecutive years, the President take the necessary steps to create a more balanced trading relationship with that country.

1/4/2007--Introduced.

Balancing Trade Act of 2007 - Requires the President, if in three consecutive calendar years the United States has a trade deficit with another country of $10 billion or more, to take the necessary steps to create a trading relationship that would eliminate or substantially reduce that trade deficit by entering into an agreement with that country.

Latest Actions
  • 07/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7764-7765)
  • 06/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7053-7055)
  • 01/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.169 Introduced in House08/31/2007