Bill · H.R. 7812· House(119-HR-7812)
Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act aims to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to change how importers of record are defined and held accountable. It requires importers of record to be located in the United States, specifying requirements for individuals and entities. The bill mandates that importers pay duties, taxes, and fees through specific electronic transfers from verified domestic accounts. Additionally, it increases bonding requirements for importers who use continuous import bonds. These changes include specific provisions for express consignment operators and carriers.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this tighten control of the border?+3
The bill tightens control over the importation process by requiring domestic presence and verified accounts.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill increases continuous import bond requirements to at least $100,000 to ensure revenue protection.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires more rigorous verification of importer identities through domestic banking institutions.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-5
The bill imposes strict physical location and higher bonding requirements that may burden smaller importing entities.
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes new financial and physical operational burdens on those acting as importers of record.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-1
The bill's requirement for physical business locations may disadvantage those relying on virtual or remote business models.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Importers: The bill requires an importer of record to have a physical location in the United States and at least one owner or full-time employee who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Section 2(a)(ii)(II)).
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Direct Payment Verification: By requiring duties, taxes, and fees to be paid via electronic transfer from a verified domestic depository institution, the bill establishes a clear system for the collection of funds (Section 3(b)).
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Enhanced Revenue Protection: The bill increases the required amount for continuous import bonds to not less than $100,000 to protect revenue and ensure compliance (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Accountability for Large U.S. Entities: Affiliates of large U.S. companies can serve as importers if they agree to joint and several liability for duties, taxes, fees, and penalties (Section 2(a)(ii)(III)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Requirements for Importers: Entities must meet specific criteria, such as having a physical location that is not a shared office or virtual address, which could create hurdles for some businesses (Section 2(a)(ii)(III)(I)).
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Increased Financial Burdens: Importers of record using a continuous import bond must maintain a bond of at least $100,000 (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Complex Banking Requirements: Importers must provide specific account information and receive an attestation from their depository institution regarding the verification of their identity (Section 3(b)(4)).
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Limitations on Individual Importers: An individual is prohibited from serving as the importer of record for more than one entity (Section 2(a)(iv)).
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-4Good For Urban Residents-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Increases Corporate Taxes+2Reduces National Debt+1Improves Small Business Support-5
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
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