Search Results: keywords:"international trade"

  • S. 816 — To increase United States jobs through greater United States exports to Africa and Latin America, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,390

    S. 816 aims to create more American jobs by increasing U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It calls for the President to develop a strategy for boosting trade and investments in these regions, targeting a 200% increase in exports over ten years. The bill...

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    S. 816 is a plan to help create more jobs in America by selling more things to countries in Africa and Latin America. It asks the President to make a big plan to sell a lot more stuff to these places over ten years, and it also wants people in charge to work together to make this happen.

  • H. R. 8912 — To temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:832

    The bill H. R. 8912, titled the "Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act of 2024," aims to temporarily remove duties on titanium sponge imports to the United States. This duty-free period starts 30 days after the bill becomes law and lasts until December 31, 2031, or...

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    The bill wants to let the U.S. stop charging extra fees on a special metal called titanium sponge when bringing it in from other countries, so companies can buy it cheaper. But, they can't do this with some countries like Russia and North Korea, and the President can decide to stop this deal if it's needed to keep America safe.

  • S. 4015 — To temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:822

    S. 4015 proposes to temporarily remove duties on titanium sponge imports into the United States. This measure will last until December 31, 2031, or until the President decides to end it if U.S. production meets national security needs. Titanium sponge imports from Belarus,...

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    Imagine a rule that lets America bring in a kind of metal called titanium sponge without paying extra fees until 2031. But they still have to pay if the metal comes from certain countries like Russia. The President can change this rule if America makes enough titanium sponge on its own or if it's necessary for safety reasons.

  • H. CON. RES. 98 — Affirming the vital importance to the United States and its allies and partners of actions necessary to preserve peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:426

    H. CON. RES. 98 is a resolution affirming the importance of taking action to preserve peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The resolution highlights the threat posed by Iranian-backed Houthis, who have attacked ships in this region. It...

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    The bill is about keeping the waters in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden safe for ships to travel. It says that the United States supports working with other countries to stop bad people from causing trouble there and to keep trade moving smoothly.

  • H. J. RES. 115 — Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:236

    H. J. Res. 115 is a joint resolution that seeks to overturn a rule set by the Department of Agriculture regarding the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. The resolution expresses Congress’s disapproval of this rule, citing that the rule, published in the Federal...

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    The bill is about some people in the government saying they don't want to follow a new rule that allows fresh beef to come from a country called Paraguay. They haven't explained why they don't like this idea, which might make it confusing for others.

  • H. R. 9151 — To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,640

    H.R. 9151, also known as the "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024," aims to enhance the enforcement of trade-related crimes by the Department of Justice. This bill proposes establishing a new structure within the Criminal...

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    H.R. 9151 is a new rule to help the government's lawyers catch and punish people who break trade laws, like cheating on import taxes. It sets up a special team to work with others in the country and around the world to make sure trade is fair and honest.

  • H. R. 1869 — To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,680

    The bill H. R. 1869 aims to enhance the Department of Justice's ability to enforce laws against trade-related crimes, such as evading tariffs and smuggling. It establishes a task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute these crimes. The bill...

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    The bill wants to help the government's Department of Justice catch bad guys who cheat on trade rules, like sneaking things into the country without paying. It gives money to hire special people to find and stop them and says the Department has to tell Congress every year how they are doing.

  • H. J. RES. 93 — Withdrawing approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:124

    H. J. RES. 93 proposes that the United States Congress withdraw its approval of the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO). This action relates to the approval initially given under the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. The resolution was introduced by...

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    This bill is about the United States government deciding if they want to stop being part of a big group that makes rules about trading between countries, called the World Trade Organization (WTO). It's like deciding to leave a club that helps everyone follow the same rules when they trade things.

  • S. 1241 — To impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation if the Government of the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:6,545

    S. 1241, known as the “Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025,” is a proposed law that aims to impose strict sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate peace with Ukraine, violates any peace agreement, or initiates another military attack on Ukraine. The bill outlines a comprehensive set of...

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    S. 1241 is a proposed U.S. law that says if Russia doesn't try to make peace with Ukraine or starts fighting Ukraine again, the U.S. will make sure it's much harder and more expensive for Russia to do business or trade with other countries.

  • H. R. 7974 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of food products containing insects, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:257

    H. R. 7974 aims to change the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that any food products containing insects, insect parts, or products derived from insects must clearly indicate this on the front label. The bill requires that this labeling be done in a prominent...

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    H. R. 7974 wants all food packages to say on the front if they have bugs or anything made from bugs, so people know what they're eating. This new rule will start 180 days after it becomes law, but there are still questions about how it's going to work and what happens if someone doesn't follow the rule.

  • S. 1325 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on certain products imported into the United States based on the pollution intensity associated with the production of such products, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:12,282

    S. 1325, also known as the "Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on certain imported products based on the level of pollution caused during their production. The bill aims to level the playing field for...

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    S. 1325 is a bill that wants to make imported products that cause a lot of pollution pay extra money when they come to the U.S. This helps to make things fair for American companies who follow stricter pollution rules.

  • H. R. 322 — To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,668

    The bill titled the “Import Security and Fairness Act” proposes changes to the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding de minimis treatment, which allows certain goods to be imported duty-free. It adds exceptions for products originating from non-market economy countries and those on the priority watch...

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    The bill wants to change some rules about how certain things are brought into the United States without paying extra fees. It says that some countries can't use these special rules, and it wants more careful checks to make sure the right information is given when things are being brought in.

  • H. R. 7364 — To prohibit a person from advertising for sale a product produced or manufactured using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:469

    The bill titled “No Forced Labor on TV Act” aims to prevent individuals or companies from advertising products made using forced labor from China. It empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing U.S. law,...

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    The “No Forced Labor on TV Act” is a new rule that says people can't show ads for things made by people who are forced to work in bad conditions in China. If someone breaks this rule, a group called the Federal Trade Commission can make them stop and give them a penalty.

  • S. 4955 — To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,406

    The bill, S. 4955, aims to improve the Department of Justice's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes related to international trade. It proposes the establishment of a dedicated task force within the Department of Justice to focus on federal violations such as evasion...

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    The bill wants to help the Department of Justice catch people who cheat in international trade by creating a special group to investigate and stop these crimes, giving them $20 million to do their job well.

  • S. 667 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the inspection of foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold shrimp for consumption in the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:736

    The bill S. 667, titled the “Safer Shrimp Imports Act,” aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of shrimp imported into the United States. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make agreements with foreign governments to...

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    The bill wants to make sure the shrimp we eat from other countries is safe by having those countries show the U.S. their shrimp-checking systems, and if their systems aren't good enough, the shrimp can't come here. It also asks for a yearly report on how all this is working.

  • H. R. 1625 — To extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:673

    H. R. 1625, also known as the "Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025," aims to extend duty-free treatment for certain imports from Haiti under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act until September 30, 2035. The bill modifies specific rules, including the applicable percentage...

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    H. R. 1625 is a law that wants to keep certain things that come from Haiti coming to the U.S. without needing to pay extra fees until 2035, helping Haiti's economy. It changes some rules about what can come in for free and asks for some adjustments to make sure this works smoothly.

  • S. 1293 — To require the approval of Congress for the President to impose duties on the importation of articles into the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:574

    S. 1293 is a bill requiring that the President receive approval from Congress before imposing duties on imported articles into the United States. The bill, titled the "No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025," mandates that the President must submit a proposal to...

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    The "No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025" is a rule that says the President needs permission from Congress before adding extra costs, called duties, on things coming into the U.S. from other countries.

  • S. 1265 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish an Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:512

    S. 1265 proposes to create a new position called the Inspector General of the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This bill aims to modify the existing law in the United States Code to include the Office of the United States Trade Representative, similar to...

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    S. 1265 is about creating a special job called the Inspector General, who will help watch over and keep the United States Trade Office honest and fair, and the President has to choose someone for this job pretty soon after the bill is passed.

  • S. 4582 — To reauthorize the trade adjustment assistance program.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,863

    The bill, S. 4582, aims to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which provides support to U.S. workers, firms, and farmers affected by international trade. This legislation extends the provisions of the TAA program as previously defined in the Trade Act...

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    The bill wants to keep helping people who lose their jobs because of international trade by giving them extra money and support until 2030. It also lets people who were told they can't get help try to ask again.

  • S. 4414 — To improve the State Trade Expansion Program of the Small Business Administration.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:8,192

    The bill, S. 4414, aims to modernize the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) run by the Small Business Administration. It intends to make it easier for small businesses to engage in exporting by improving application procedures, streamlining reporting requirements, and ensuring funding...

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    The bill wants to help small businesses sell things to other countries by making it easier and fairer for them to get money and support from the government. It plans to make the rules simpler and ensure that everyone knows how the money is shared to help businesses grow and succeed.

  • S. 4761 — To require increased duties for goods and services imported from countries that import crude oil or petroleum products produced in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,177

    The Tariffs for Terrorism Act of 2024 aims to impose steep duties on goods and services imported into the United States from countries that buy crude oil or petroleum products from Iran. These duties could be as high as 500% to discourage international trade with Iran, which...

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    The Tariffs for Terrorism Act of 2024 is like a new rule that says the U.S. can charge a lot more money (up to 500% extra) on stuff it buys from countries that get oil from Iran, to try and stop Iran from getting money that might be used for bad things. Every four months, they will check which countries this affects, but it's a tricky process that could make trading with other countries confusing or difficult.

  • S. 952 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all whiskies.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:363

    S. 952 proposes an amendment to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to create a uniform 8-digit subheading number for all types of whiskies. The bill modifies existing subheadings, consolidating them into a single subheading, 2208.30.00, which applies a duty of $2.04 per proof...

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    The bill wants to make it easier to charge the same fee for all types of whisky by giving them one special number in a list of rules, making sure everyone pays the same amount when they bring whisky into the country. This change will start two weeks after the President signs it.

  • S. CON. RES. 5 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed joint interpretation of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement prepared by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai is of no legal effect with respect to the United States or any United States person unless it is approved by Congress.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:336

    S. CON. RES. 5 is a concurrent resolution expressing that a proposed "joint interpretation" of Annex 14-C of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai holds no legal effect unless Congress approves it. Congress asserts its authority...

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    The bill says that a special change to a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico won't count unless Congress says it's okay; Congress wants to make sure that big decisions about trading with other countries have their approval first.