H.R. 7615, Tariff Refund / Trade Policy Reversal. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 7615 · Mixed
What it does
This bill would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs that were collected under emergency economic powers. The bill's title suggests it targets tariffs imposed via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, likely referring to tariffs imposed during the 2024–2025 period.
The analysis names import-dependent retailers and manufacturers — and 3 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
Refund scope is unknown: does this cover all tariffs under IEEPA, or only specific ones? Selective refunds could benefit certain industries over others.
Transparency scores 25%. The analysis flags 1 rider and a high warning level.
Who is behind it
Filed by Steven Horsford. Cosponsored by Adam Smith, Andrea Salinas, Angie Craig and Brad Schneider.