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Baby Supplies: Removing Import Taxes on Diapers and Hygiene Products

Also known as: Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Horsford, would stop the President from putting extra taxes on imported baby supplies like diapers, wipes, and soap using emergency economic powers.
  • If this becomes law, the government would have to cancel any current emergency taxes on these items and would be blocked from adding new ones in the future.
  • The goal is to lower the cost of essential baby care items for families by making sure these products are not made more expensive by international trade disputes.
  • The list of protected items includes diapers, diaper cream, baby wipes, shampoo, soap, changing tables, baby bathtubs, and towels.

Milestones

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Jul 23, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act

Bill NumberHR 4674
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

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