Bill · H.R. 6988· House(119-HR-6988)
Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act
- Introduced
- 1/8/2026
- Last activity
- 1/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act," requires the development of a strategy to expand the use of Trade Transparency Units. The Secretary of Homeland Security must coordinate with the Secretaries of State, Commerce, and the Treasury to create this plan. The strategy aims to expand information sharing between various U.S. agencies and foreign customs agencies. Additionally, the strategy must look at improving information sharing across different agencies and through multilateral channels. Finally, the Comptroller General is required to assess the submitted strategy.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this tighten control of the border?+4
The expansion of Trade Transparency Units enhances the ability of Customs and Border Protection to monitor trade-related financial crimes.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The strategy emphasizes bilateral and multilateral information sharing with foreign counterparts.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
The bill seeks to disrupt money laundering networks to create more transparent and secure international trade environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Disrupting Criminal Networks: The bill states that Trade Transparency Units are a critical tool to identify, disrupt, and dismantle international money laundering networks (Section 2(a)). This could benefit the public by fighting financial crime.
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Improved Information Sharing: The strategy aims to expand information sharing between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Commerce, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network with foreign counterparts (Section 2(b)(1)(A)). This could lead to better coordination in tracking international trade and financial activities.
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Enhanced Agency Cooperation: The bill seeks to improve intra-agency, inter-agency, and multilateral information sharing (Section 2(b)(1)(B)). This may lead to more efficient government operations regarding Trade Transparency Units.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3Improves International Trade+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 1/8/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
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