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DemocratBill · H.R. 7736· House(119-HR-7736)

RELIEF Act

Rep. Horsford
Age: 53 years
Nevada
Introduced
2/26/2026
Last activity
2/26/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Steven Horsford
Cosponsors
Democrat - 65Republican - 0
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Restoring Economic Lifelines for Independent Enterprises and Family Businesses Act" or the "RELIEF Act," directs the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds. It requires the liquidation or reliquidation of all entries where tariffs or duties were collected on or after January 1, 2025, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These refunds must be sent to the importer of record. The Commissioner is tasked with completing this process within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Importantly, the process does not require importers to file any applications or protests.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+7

    The bill provides a significant financial injection back to businesses acting as importers.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6

    The act specifically targets the return of funds to importers, providing relief to independent enterprises and family businesses.

  • Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5

    The bill provides direct financial relief to importers through the refund of specific tariffs, which benefits independent enterprises and family businesses.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2

    The bill requires the distribution of refunds, which increases federal outlays and could negatively impact the budget deficit.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2

    The mandated refunds increase government outlays without a corresponding revenue increase.