H.R. 8228 is remedial legislation designed to nullify Presidential Proclamation 11012, which imposed a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems. The bill operates on two fronts: it prospectively terminates the legal effect of the proclamation and any substantially similar successor actions, and it retrospectively requires the refund of all tariffs and duties collected under the proclamation's authority. The legislation represents a congressional assertion of authority over trade policy, specifically targeting executive actions that impose broad-based tariffs or import surcharges. By mandating refunds for duties collected between February 20, 2026, and the date of enactment, the bill seeks to restore the status quo ante and provide financial relief to importers who bore the cost of the challenged tariffs. The bill also includes a funding prohibition to prevent any further implementation of the nullified proclamation or similar measures.

Who sponsored HR8228?

Jimmy Panetta, Don Bacon, Linda Sanchez, Terri Sewell, Bradley Schneider, Don Beyer, Thomas Suozzi, Brendan Boyle, Steven Horsford, Suzan DelBene, Ed Case

What is the status of HR8228?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

H.R. 8228 is remedial legislation designed to nullify Presidential Proclamation 11012, which imposed a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems. The bill operates on two fronts: it prospectively terminates the legal effect of the proclamation and any substantially similar successor actions, and it retrospectively requires the refund of all tariffs and duties collected under the proclamation's authority. The legislation represents a congressional assertion of authority over trade policy, specifically targeting executive actions that impose broad-based tariffs or import surcharges. By mandating refunds for duties collected between February 20, 2026, and the date of enactment, the bill seeks to restore the status quo ante and provide financial relief to importers who bore the cost of the challenged tariffs. The bill also includes a funding prohibition to prevent any further implementation of the nullified proclamation or similar measures.

Who sponsored HR8228?

Jimmy Panetta, Don Bacon, Linda Sanchez, Terri Sewell, Bradley Schneider, Don Beyer, Thomas Suozzi, Brendan Boyle, Steven Horsford, Suzan DelBene, Ed Case

What is the status of HR8228?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

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Introduced

H. R. 8228

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Horsford, and Ms. DelBene) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Nullification of Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems.

(a) In general.—Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled “Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.

Introduced

H. R. 8228

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Nullification of Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems.

(a) In general.—Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled “Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.

Introduced

H. R. 8228

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Nullification of Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems.

(a) In general.—Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled “Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.

Introduced

H. R. 8228

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Nullification of Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems.

(a) In general.—Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled “Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.

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