19 USC 4512 - Relationship of the USMCA to United States and State law

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 4512.

Relationship of the USMCA to United States and State law

(a)

Relationship of USMCA to United States law

(1)

United States law to prevail in conflict

(2)

Construction

Nothing in this Act shall be construed—

(A)

to amend or modify any law of the United States, or

(B)

to limit any authority conferred under any law of the United States,

unless specifically provided for in this Act.

(b)

Relationship of USMCA to State law

(1)

Legal challenge

(2)

Definition of State law

For purposes of this subsection, the term “State law” includes—

(A)

any law of a political subdivision of a State; and

(B)

any State law regulating or taxing the business of insurance.

(c)

Effect of USMCA with respect to private remedies

No person other than the United States—

(1)

shall have any cause of action or defense under the USMCA or by virtue of congressional approval thereof; or

(2)

may challenge, in any action brought under any provision of law, any action or inaction by any department, agency, or other instrumentality of the United States, any State, or any political subdivision of a State, on the ground that such action or inaction is inconsistent with the USMCA.

(Pub. L. 116–113, title I, § 102, Jan. 29, 2020, 134 Stat. 15.)

cite as: 19 USC 4512