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117th Congress · House

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021

Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits · Department of Homeland Security · Executive agency funding and structure · Federal officials · Foreign Trade and International Finance

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council.
  • House passed it on Apr 5, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021 This bill establishes the DHS Trade and Economic Security Council, which shall provide trade and economic security advice and recommendations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This includes identifying concentrated risks and setting priorities for protecting the nation's trade and economic security. The bill also establishes the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans.

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