Bill · H.R. 3193· House(119-HR-3193)
United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act
- Introduced
- 5/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act aims to authorize restrictions against the Republic of Korea to protect U.S. commerce. The bill focuses on addressing discriminatory digital regulations and enforcement measures, such as office raids, that target U.S. companies. It requires the United States Trade Representative to report to Congress if South Korean laws or regulations negatively impact U.S. digital platform operators. If such negative impacts are found, the U.S. may take action through the WTO, the Trade Act of 1974, or the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. The goal is to ensure a fair and nondiscriminatory regulatory environment for U.S. businesses.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Protects U.S. digital business owners from discriminatory foreign regulations and targeted enforcement.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
Seeks to enforce nondiscriminatory digital trade policies and uphold the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
Grants the U.S. Trade Representative authority to report on and impose trade restrictions.
The opposite
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?-4
The bill opposes discriminatory digital regulations that burden U.S. online platform operators.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The bill acknowledges that targeted enforcement measures risk provoking friction with a strategically important ally.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-2
The use of trade restrictions and WTO disputes may strain diplomatic relations with South Korea.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of U.S. Businesses: By using enforcement tools from section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and other agreements, the government aims to ensure foreign countries do not impose discriminatory digital policies or targeted enforcement, like office raids, against U.S. firms (Section 3).
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Fairer Trade Environment: The bill seeks to ensure a fair and nondiscriminatory regulatory environment and strictly enforce obligations regarding digital trade policies worldwide (Section 2).
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Accountability for Trade Violations: Section 4 requires a report to Congress to determine if South Korean actions violate bilateral or multilateral trade agreements, which helps protect U.S. private entities from unjustifiable burdens on commerce (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Trade Friction: The bill notes that targeted enforcement measures risk provoking unnecessary friction between the United States and South Korea (Section 2).
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Risk of Trade Disputes: The bill authorizes the initiation of disputes under the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Understanding and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which could lead to broader trade instability (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Improves International Alliances-3Improves Diplomatic Engagement-2
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jodey ArringtonRepublican · Texas
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana