Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Force Companies to Pass Trump Tariff Refunds to Consumers
The Tariff Relief for Consumers Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is considered to be in the initial phase of review.
The bill only covers importers that paid $5 million or more in IEEPA tariffs, excluding smaller importers from the refund program. However, small businesses whose parent company earned less than $10 million in 2025 revenue are also excluded from the 'covered importer' definition. This means many small businesses won't directly benefit from the refund mechanism, though they could still see lower wholesale costs if larger importers reduce prices as required.
“The term ``covered importer'' means an entity that paid $5,000,000 or more in tariffs or other duties described in subsection (a) as of February 19, 2026, other than any such entity whose ultimate parent entity earned less than $10,000,000 in revenue in calendar year 2025.”
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The Tariff Relief for Consumers Act would use the estimated $166 billion collected from tariffs to reimburse taxpayers and provide relief from the high everyday costs of consumer goods. The Supreme Court ruled last month that certain tariffs ordered in 2025 by President Donald Trump were illegal.
A new federal bill would give U.S. shoppers tariff rebates. The Tariff Relief for Consumers Act uses the estimated $166 billion collected from tariffs the Supreme Court struck down to reimburse taxpayers. Supporters say the goal is to provide relief from high everyday costs on consumer goods.
New federal legislation would give people nationwide tariff refunds. The Tariff Relief for Consumers Act uses the estimated $166 billion collected from Trump's first round of tariffs to reimburse consumers. Rep. Rosa DeLauro says the goal is to give relief from everyday high prices.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tariff Relief for Consumers Act
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