Bill · H.R. 407· House(119-HR-407)

Prevent Tariff Abuse Act

Age: 64 years

Washington

Introduced: 1/15/2025
Last activity: 1/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Suzan DelBene
Cosponsors: - 75 - 0

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Prevent Tariff Abuse Act," aims to change the President's existing powers. It specifically targets the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The legislation seeks to prevent the President from using certain authorities to impose duties or quotas on goods coming into the country. By amending Section 203, it removes specific tools from the President's toolkit. This change ensures that duties and quotas are excluded from presidential authority under this specific act.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill limits the President's ability to unilaterally impose duties and quotas, which provides greater stability and predictability for international trade.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides more stability for businesses that rely on international supply chains by preventing unilateral quotas and duties.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Restricting the imposition of new import duties can help prevent sudden price increases for consumer goods.

The opposite

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2
The bill reduces the scope of federal presidential power, though it does not explicitly transfer that power to the states.