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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8228

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Block Trump's New Import Surcharge and Refund Tariffs

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from both parties, it directly challenges a major action by Trump. It would likely face a veto that Congress would struggle to override.

Key Points

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Gig workers and other lower-wage workers spend a larger share of their income on consumer goods. Import surcharges tend to raise prices on everyday products like electronics, clothing, and household items. Removing the surcharge would help ease those price pressures, though the effect on any individual worker would be modest.

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Milestones

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Apr 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 8228
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)
D: 8R: 1

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