The purpose of this resolution is to create a new committee that will explore moving the responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) from the executive branch to the legislative branch of government. This change aims to align with the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations. The resolution establishes a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities, which will consist of 14 members—nine from the House of Representatives and five from the Senate.