Bill · S. 3913· Senate(119-S-3913)
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026" creates a task force within the administering authority. This task force is responsible for researching and identifying potential dumping, countervailable subsidies, and the circumvention of existing duty orders that may harm U.S. industries. The task force will monitor trade data and foreign pricing practices to make recommendations for initiating official investigations. It is also required to consult with U.S. industries and other federal agencies.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill explicitly mandates that the task force prioritize cases affecting small and medium-sized businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Business owners in domestic industries benefit from the mitigation of unfair foreign competition.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill seeks to ensure a fair and level playing field for international trade by stopping unfair subsidies.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-4
The bill explicitly prohibits the disclosure of task force activities until a formal investigation is initiated.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Increasing trade enforcement actions like antidumping duties can create tension with trading partners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of U.S. Industries: The task force will identify subsidies and dumping that cause or threaten "material injury" to domestic industries (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Support for Smaller Businesses: The bill explicitly requires the task force to prioritize cases that affect small and medium-sized businesses in the United States (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Active Market Monitoring: The task force will monitor price fluctuations, market conditions, and foreign production capabilities to catch unfair trade practices (Section 2(b)(1) and 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Information Restrictions: The administering authority is prohibited from disclosing information about the task force's activities until a formal determination is made to start an investigation (Section 2(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 Business Owners+6Good For Farmers+3Good For Union Workers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Improves International Alliances-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency-4
- 2/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina