Bill · H.R. 6888· House(119-HR-6888)
Trump Tariff Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Brittany Pettersen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Trump Tariff Transparency Act," aims to increase oversight regarding tariff costs. It requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to create public reports. These reports must detail the average aggregate cost of tariffs imposed after January 20, 2025. The reports are intended to cover costs faced by consumers and small business concerns. The Administrator will work in consultation with the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates the public release of reports regarding the financial impact of tariffs on consumers and businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill assists small business owners by tracking the aggregate costs of tariffs they may face.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill provides small businesses with visibility into the aggregate costs of tariffs through mandatory SBA reporting.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Administrator to make a report publicly available regarding the costs of tariffs (Section 2(a)). This allows people to see the average aggregate cost of tariffs imposed after January 20, 2025.
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Annual Cost Tracking: The final quarterly report for a calendar year must include the total annual cost of such tariffs to consumers and small business concerns (Section 2(b)). This provides a comprehensive look at the yearly financial impact.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Haley StevensDemocrat · Michigan
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan