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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2873

To continue Executive Order 14220 in effect indefinitely.

Copper Imports: Making National Security Rules Permanent

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Most bills introduced in Congress never become law because they get stuck in committee. This bill is in the very early stages and has not yet gained broad support from both parties.

Key Points

  • This bill aims to make a recent executive order signed by Trump permanent. The order was created to protect national security by controlling how much copper enters the country from foreign sources.
  • If this bill becomes law, the rules would stay in place forever. This means the restrictions would remain even if a new leader takes office, unless Congress votes to change them later.
  • The policy targets copper because it is a critical material for the military, the power grid, and modern technology. Supporters argue that relying on other countries for this metal is a safety risk.
  • Companies that buy or sell copper would have to follow these security regulations forever. This could lead to more stable domestic production but might also change the price of goods like wiring and electronics.

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Milestones

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Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To continue Executive Order 14220 in effect indefinitely.

Bill NumberHR 2873
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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