H.R. 2329 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, Mar 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAllows permanent normal trade with Uzbekistan
This bill gives the President the power to grant Uzbekistan permanent normal trade relations status with the United States. Right now, Uzbekistan has temporary trade status that needs to be reviewed each year. The bill would remove a requirement from the 1974 Jackson-Vanik amendment, which had restricted trade with certain countries, and let Uzbekistan have the same permanent trade status as most other countries. The change only takes effect after Uzbekistan officially joins the World Trade Organization.
How it affects you
If you work in industries that trade with Uzbekistan—like agriculture, manufacturing, or textiles—this could mean more stable business relationships and fewer trade barriers with that country. For most everyday Americans, the direct effects aren't immediately clear from the details provided, though more open trade can eventually affect prices and availability of imported goods.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 25, 2025)
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act
This bill addresses trade between the United States and Uzbekistan.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to Uzbekistan. The Jackson-Vanik amendment denies normal trade relations (NTR) status to some current and former nonmarket economy countries unless they comply with certain freedom-of-emigration requirements. Under a provision of this amendment, the President may extend NTR status to a country affected by the amendment by waiving the freedom-of-emigration requirements or determining that the country is not in violation of those requirements, subject to an annual review. Uzbekistan has received temporary NTR status since 1992.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the President to extend permanent NTR status to Uzbekistan.
The bill shall take effect on the date on which the President certifies to Congress that Uzbekistan has acceded to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) and is a WTO member.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2329
A BILL
Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act
Sponsor: Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) · Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 25, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.”