Search Results: keywords:"nonmarket economy"

  • S. 1012 — To increase oversight of foreign direct investment in agricultural land in the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,248

    S. 1012 seeks to increase oversight of foreign investments in agricultural land in the United States. The bill requires the Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving agricultural land by foreign nationals from countries deemed nonmarket...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1012 is a rule that tries to keep an eye on who buys farms in the U.S., especially if they're from countries that might be a problem. It makes them tell more about what they own and stops some from getting help from the government to buy land.

  • 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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.

  • 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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.