### Question
How does the law define implementing bill?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2191*, **implementing bill** is defined as:

> only a bill of either House of Congress which is introduced as provided in subsection (c) of this section with respect to one or more trade agreements, or with respect to an extension described in section 3572(c)(3) of this title, submitted to the House of Representatives and the Senate under section 2112 of this title, section 2903(a)(1) of this title, or section 3572 of this title and which contains—


(A) a provision approving such trade agreement or agreements or such extension,


(B) a provision approving the statement of administrative action (if any) proposed to implement such trade agreement or agreements, and


(C) if changes in existing laws or new statutory authority is required to implement such trade agreement or agreements or such extension, provisions, necessary or appropriate to implement such trade agreement or agreements or such extension, either repealing or amending existing laws or providing new statutory authority

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2191*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER I-NEGOTIATING AND OTHER AUTHORITY > Part 5-Congressional Procedures With Respect to Presidential Actions**

