Trent Kelly (R-MS)
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act," aims to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products from Uzbekistan. It allows the President to determine that Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 should no longer apply to Uzbekistan. Once that determination is made, the President can proclaim the extension of normal trade relations treatment to those products. This change takes effect once the President certifies that Uzbekistan has become a member of the World Trade Organization through the Marrakesh Agreement.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill focuses specifically on improving trade relations through the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Normalizing trade relations can strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Uzbekistan.
- Scored +3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The act facilitates economic engagement which can serve as a tool of diplomacy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Nondiscriminatory Treatment: The bill allows the President to proclaim the extension of normal trade relations treatment to products of Uzbekistan (Section 2(a)(2)). This could benefit those involved in the trade of these products by providing them with nondiscriminatory treatment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Termination of Title IV Application: The bill directs that Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 shall cease to apply to Uzbekistan once the President extends nondiscriminatory treatment (Section 2(b)). The text does not provide further details regarding the specific consequences of this termination.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill focuses specifically on improving trade relations through the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The act facilitates economic engagement which can serve as a tool of diplomacy. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Normalizing trade relations can strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Uzbekistan.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Facilitating trade with Uzbekistan may contribute to overall economic growth through increased trade volume. Is this likely to create jobs? — Normalizing trade relations can stimulate economic activity and potential job growth in import-dependent sectors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Importers and exporters of products from Uzbekistan will benefit from more stable trade relations.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina