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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1286· House(119-HRES-1286)

Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.

Rep. DeLauro
Age: 83 years
Connecticut
Introduced
5/14/2026
Last activity
5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors
Democrat - 53Republican - 0
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution calls for a new trade policy that prioritizes workers, consumers, family farmers, small businesses, and the environment over corporate interests. It rejects current and past trade models that have led to factory closures and job losses in the United States. The House of Representatives seeks to implement strong labor and environmental standards in all trade agreements to prevent offshoring. It advocates for strengthening "Buy America" requirements and domestic manufacturing capacity through industrial policies. Additionally, the resolution pushes for protections in sectors like medicine, agriculture, and the digital economy. Ultimately, it aims to create a trade system that rewards responsible production and enhances national security.

Yes· 3 of 34

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+9

    Provides specific protections for independent and family farmers, including labeling and subsidies.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+9

    Prioritizes union jobs and implements labor standards to prevent offshoring.

  • Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?+9

    Prioritizes access to affordable medicine and opposes monopoly protections that raise drug prices.

The opposite

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-7

    Aims to eliminate incentives for offshoring and reduce corporate-privileged trade access.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-6

    Directly rejects trade policies that put corporate interests and wealthy individuals first.

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-4

    Challenges corporate-centered trade models that benefit wealthy individuals.