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H. R. 10181 — To exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 10181, also known as the "Prevent Tariff Abuse Act," aims to limit the powers of the U.S. President by excluding the ability to impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on imports. The bill proposes amendments to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act,...
Simple Explanation
The "Prevent Tariff Abuse Act" is a new rule that says the President can't put special extra costs or limits on things that come from other countries, even when there is an emergency. This is to make sure that the rules for trading things from other countries are decided in a different way and not just by one person during an emergency.
S. 206 — To suspend normal trade relations with the People’s Republic of China and to increase the rates of duty applicable with respect to articles imported from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
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January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:17,418
S. 206 proposes to suspend normal trade relations with China and raise tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the United States. It outlines changes in duty rates, modifications to tariffs, and abilities for further adjustments based on economic needs or violations by China....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop trading normally with China and make Chinese goods more expensive. It also plans to use the extra money from these higher prices to help American companies if China hits back.
S. 151 — To exclude the authority to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
January 17, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:312
S. 151 aims to change the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by removing the President's authority to impose or increase duties and tariff-rate quotas on goods entering the United States. This means that while the President can still ban certain goods from coming...
Simple Explanation
S. 151 is a rule idea that says the President can't make things coming from other countries more expensive by adding extra taxes, but can still stop certain things from being sold here if it's really important.
H. R. 407 — To exclude the imposition of duties and import quotas from the authorities provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
January 15, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:341
H.R. 407, known as the “Prevent Tariff Abuse Act,” aims to limit the President's authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. It proposes changes to Section 203 of the act to ensure that the President cannot impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other import quotas on...
Simple Explanation
The "Prevent Tariff Abuse Act" is a rule that tries to stop the President from putting extra taxes or limits on things we buy from other countries unless Congress says it's okay. This rule is to make sure everyone agrees before changes happen, so it's fair and not done too quickly.

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