H.R.407

Prevent Tariff Abuse Act

Introduced·1/15/25

Prevent Tariff Abuse Act prohibits the President from imposing duties and import quotas under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The Prevent Tariff Abuse Act amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to explicitly exclude the President's authority to impose duties, tariff-rate quotas, or other quotas on articles entering the United States. This change aims to prevent the misuse of presidential powers in imposing trade restrictions, ensuring that such measures are not used arbitrarily. The bill was introduced by Suzan DelBene and others, and it seeks to clarify the scope of presidential authority in economic emergencies.

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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.