Bill · H.R. 8228· House(119-HR-8228)
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to nullify Presidential Proclamation 11012, which was issued on February 20, 2026, regarding a temporary import surcharge. It targets the proclamation and any similar future actions that impose import surcharges at different percentages. The bill states that such actions shall have no force or effect. Additionally, it prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds to carry out these proclamations. Finally, it requires the President to take steps to refund tariffs or duties collected due to this proclamation since February 20, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
Directly benefits business owners who import goods by removing surcharges and providing refunds.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
Directly removes a barrier to trade by nullifying the import surcharge.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
Eliminates a costly import surcharge and provides refunds for duties paid.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
Reduces the authority of the President to unilaterally impose import surcharges.
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-2
Nullifies an import surcharge, effectively reducing the cost burden on importing corporations.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Eliminating a surcharge and issuing refunds reduces federal revenue.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Refund of collected duties: The bill requires the President to provide refunds for tariffs or other duties that were collected between February 20, 2026, and the date this Act becomes law due to the implementation of the specific proclamation or similar actions (Section 1(b)). This could provide financial relief to those who paid these extra costs.
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Stopping future surcharges: The bill ensures that the specific Presidential Proclamation and any similar future actions regarding import surcharges have no force or effect (Section 1(a)). This would prevent the implementation of those specific import surcharges.
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Restricting Federal spending: The bill prevents any Federal funds from being used to carry out the targeted Presidential proclamations or actions (Section 1(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Trade+6Improves International Alliances+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Inflation+4Improves Economic Growth+3Reduces Small Business Taxes+3Increases Job Creation+1Increases Corporate Taxes-2Reduces National Debt-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-5
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York