To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
This bill cancels a presidential proclamation that would have imposed a temporary import surcharge on goods entering the United States. It directly affects businesses and consumers by declaring the surcharge invalid and prohibiting the government from collecting or spending money on it. The legislation also requires the President to refund any tariffs already collected under the canceled proclamation. This action effectively removes the proposed import tax and restores the previous trade policy status.
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Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Apr 9, 2026
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Jimmy Panetta
DDemocratic
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Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
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Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Case
DDemocratic
Co
Linda T. Sánchez
DDemocratic
Co
Steven Horsford
DDemocratic
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Suzan K. DelBene
DDemocratic
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Terri A. Sewell
DDemocratic
Co
Thomas R. Suozzi
DDemocratic
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