Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1869

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

Trade Crimes: New DOJ Task Force to Stop Smuggling and Fraud

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Likely to pass

This bill has very strong bipartisan support with over 30 cosponsors from both parties. It addresses popular issues like protecting American jobs and stopping illegal smuggling.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9151 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9151 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a new team within the Department of Justice to find and punish people who break trade laws. This includes people who avoid paying taxes on imports, smuggle goods, or use forced labor to make products.
The government would spend 20 million dollars to hire more lawyers and experts to handle these cases. This money will help the Department of Justice work more closely with border agents and other law enforcement to catch criminals.
The plan aims to protect American businesses and workers from unfair competition. By stopping illegal trade, the bill tries to make sure companies following the rules are not hurt by those who cheat the system.
Every year, the Department of Justice would have to tell Congress how many people they caught and how they spent the money. This report will include statistics on arrests and an estimate of how much more money might be needed.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones12 actions

Aug 31, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Aug 31, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Aug 31, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Aug 31, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1869.

Aug 31, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 1869

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Data Sources

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Cosponsors

(44)

D: 27R: 17

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