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
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
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.
Milestones
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.
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.
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