Bill · H.R. 7822· House(119-HR-7822)
Tariff Relief for Consumers Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Rosa DeLauro
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Tariff Relief for Consumers Act" directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create a program to refund tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court. These tariffs were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The bill aims to ensure that these refunds reach consumers through price reductions or rebates rather than just staying with large corporations. To receive a refund, covered importers must demonstrate they are lowering prices for their customers. The program prioritizes those dealing in essential consumer goods. All refunds must be processed within 180 days of the act's enactment, provided importers meet the requirements.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill targets essential consumer goods like food and hygiene products to provide relief to those on supplemental nutrition assistance.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill protects consumers by ensuring tariff refunds are passed down via price reductions or rebates rather than kept by corporations.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill prioritizes price reductions for essential goods including infant formula and diapers.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill restricts importers from conducting stock buybacks or distributing dividends unless they lower prices.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Direct Relief for Consumers: The bill aims to return money to the final consumers of products through price reductions or rebates, rather than letting large corporations keep the benefit of the refunds (Section 2, Finding 4 & 5).
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Targeting Essential Goods: The program prioritizes importers who demonstrate they are reducing prices on essential consumer goods, such as infant formula, diapers, and food eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance (Section s 3(b)(2)(A) and 3(c)(1)).
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Consumer Rebates: For importers who do not trade in essential goods, the bill allows for the creation of mechanisms where prior customers can receive rebates or refunds on future purchases (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Delayed Refunds for Certain Importers: The 180-day deadline for refunds may not apply to importers who are unable to meet the specific requirements of the program, potentially delaying their relief (Section 3(f)(1)).
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Restrictions on Corporate Actions: Importers are prohibited from conducting stock buybacks or distributing dividends unless they certify they have taken steps to lower consumer prices (Section 3(d)).
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 Low Income Households+5Good For Children+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Business Owners-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia