H.R. 10175, Trade Authority Restriction. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a trade-off: gains for some, costs for others.
H.R. 10175 · Mixed
What it does
This bill repeals Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which gives the President broad authority to impose tariffs on foreign countries in response to unfair trade practices. It voids all tariffs imposed under that authority and requires the President to refund all tariffs already collected under Section 338 proclamations. The effect is to strip the President of a major unilateral trade-war tool and return billions in collected duties to importers and consumers.
The analysis names importers and retailers (refund of tariffs paid) — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The trade-off
Refund obligation may trigger significant federal outlays if tariffs collected under Section 338 are substantial; the bill does not appropriate funds or specify a payment mechanism, potentially creating a fiscal cliff or requiring supplemental appropriation.
Transparency scores 85%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Brad Schneider. Cosponsored by Donald Beyer, Greg Stanton, Jimmy Panetta and Lizzie Fletcher.
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