A Republican bill with no 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 is known as the CANADA Act or the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies Act. It directs the United States Trade Representative to start investigations into whether certain foreign countries, including Canada, have stopped importing and distributing United States alcoholic beverage exports in a way that allows for action under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The Trade Representative must consult with affected United States manufacturers, government officials, trade associations, and domestic producers before making decisions. The bill also requires the Trade Representative to submit an initial report, quarterly reports, and a public summary to the appropriate committees of Congress.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits domestic alcoholic beverage manufacturers, producers, and distributors by addressing foreign trade barriers.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill directs investigations and consultations to support domestic alcoholic beverage producers facing foreign trade restrictions.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The legislation targets foreign barriers to U.S. exports and requires structured trade investigations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(1) requires the Trade Representative to consult with affected United States manufacturers, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the United States International Trade Commission, and to seek information from trade associations, domestic producers, and distributors before making a determination, which ensures the voices of these groups are heard.
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Section 2(b)(2) requires the Trade Representative to consult with stakeholders before taking an enforcement action to make sure the action is targeted and proportionate, and to minimize unintended consequences for United States consumers and allies.
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Section 3 requires written reports to be submitted to Congress and public summaries to be made available, which holds officials accountable and keeps the public informed about the status of investigations and trade policies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill directly benefits domestic alcoholic beverage manufacturers, producers, and distributors by addressing foreign trade barriers. Would farmers be better off under this? — Agricultural producers providing ingredients for alcoholic beverages may indirectly benefit from increased export opportunities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill directs investigations and consultations to support domestic alcoholic beverage producers facing foreign trade restrictions. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill supports U.S. alcoholic beverage manufacturers by addressing foreign trade barriers and restrictions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The legislation targets foreign barriers to U.S. exports and requires structured trade investigations. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill mandates official reporting and engagement regarding international trade policies affecting alcoholic beverages.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires regular reports to congressional committees and public summaries of trade investigations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates federal investigative and reporting duties for the United States Trade Representative.
- 7/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House