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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 4693· Senate(119-SAMDT-4693)

S.Amdt. 4693

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
3/19/2026
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Kaine to bill S. 1383, aims to exempt fertilizers from certain duties.

The purpose of the amendment is to:

  • Remove Duties: Stop duties imposed under section 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 from applying to articles classified under chapter 31 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States on or after February 20, 2026.

  • Provide Refunds: Require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund paid duties with interest to importers of these articles within 180 days after the Act is enacted. This includes the authority to reliquidate entries that were liquidated before the Act's enactment.

  • Set a Time Limit: The exemption will end 2 years after the date the Act is enacted.