Bill · H.R. 4930· House(119-HR-4930)
To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to expand how information is shared regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. It modifies the Tariff Act of 1930 to change the standard for sharing information from "suspects" to those who have a "reasonable suspicion." The legislation expands the types of items included in descriptions to include packing materials and containers. It also allows for the sharing of nonpublic information obtained from various entities like online marketplaces or freight forwarders. Finally, it expands the list of people who may receive this information to include any other party with an interest in the merchandise as determined by the Commissioner.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+6
The bill strengthens the ability to identify and act upon suspected intellectual property violations in the trade stream.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Business owners who hold intellectual property rights benefit from more robust information sharing to combat counterfeits.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances the enforcement against intellectual property rights violations by allowing broader information sharing regarding suspect goods.
The opposite
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-4
The bill expands the scope of nonpublic information that can be shared with third parties involved in the interest of merchandise.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The bill allows for the sharing of previously nonpublic information obtained from private entities like online marketplaces.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Information Sharing: Under Section 1, paragraph (3), U.S. Customs and Border Protection may provide nonpublic information about merchandise to a person. This information can be generated by online marketplaces, freight forwarders, or other entities involved in the sale or importation of goods into the United States.
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Broader Scope of Interest: Section 1, paragraph (5) allows the Commissioner to provide information to any other party with an interest in the merchandise. This expands the pool of people who can be notified or informed about the goods in question.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Sharing of Nonpublic Information: Section 1, paragraph (3) allows for the provision of nonpublic information obtained from entities such as online marketplaces or express consignment operators. This means information that was previously private can now be shared with a person.
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New Notification Requirements: According to Section 1, paragraph (4), when nonpublic information is transmitted, the authorities must provide notification of that information in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights-4Improves Government Transparency-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- 4/28/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 4/27/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3098-3099)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3098-3099)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4930.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3098-3100)
- Mr. Moore (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/30/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
- 12/10/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- 12/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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