Bills/H.R. 322

Import Security and Fairness Act

Import Security and Fairness Act

In CommitteeForeign AffairsHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
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Plain Language Summary

# Import Security and Fairness Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Import Security and Fairness Act (HR 322) would modify how the U.S. government enforces customs and tariff laws. The bill addresses administrative procedures, customs enforcement mechanisms, and government record-keeping related to imported goods. It would affect the Department of the Treasury's authority to implement and manage tariffs and import regulations, while also creating provisions related to civil liability and legal challenges to these policies. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact importers and businesses that bring goods into the United States, as well as the Treasury Department's customs enforcement agencies.

It could also affect consumers indirectly through potential changes to how tariffs are applied and enforced, which can influence product prices and availability. **Current Status** As of now, HR 322 remains in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. The bill was introduced by Representative Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) in the 119th Congress. Since it's still in the committee stage, the full scope of any amendments or the likelihood of passage remains uncertain.

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Latest Action

January 9, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryGovernment information and archivesTariffs

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 9, 2025
Last Updated
January 9, 2025
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