Bill · H.R. 5516· House(119-HR-5516)
No Coffee Tax Act
- Introduced
- 9/19/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Ro Khanna
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "No Coffee Tax Act." It aims to stop the government from adding new tariffs on coffee imported from countries that have normal trade relations with the United States. It ensures that tariffs on these coffee products do not go above the rates that were in place on January 19, 2025. This applies to roasted, decaffeinated, and non-roasted coffee, as well as coffee husks, skins, and coffee substitutes.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Protects coffee shop and importer owners from increased overhead costs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
Protects small coffee importers and retailers from sudden tariff-driven cost increases.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
Ensures the continued flow of coffee imports by capping tariffs.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Blocking potential tariff revenue could slightly reduce government income.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Price Stability: By prohibiting tariffs in excess of the rates assessed as of January 19, 2025, the bill prevents additional costs on coffee products (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+2Improves Consumer Protection+1Reduces Inflation+1Reduces Middle Class Taxes+1Reduces National Debt-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3Improves International Alliances+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/26/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York