The "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026" aims to define trade-related crimes and establish a task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute violations. This includes offenses related to evading duties, tariffs, and money laundering. The bill outlines duties of the task force, including increasing prosecutions and developing partnerships with federal agencies and trading partners. It also emphasizes regular consultation among law enforcement components and does not exclude other remedies for prosecuting trade-related violations. Additionally, it mandates an annual report to Congress on the Department of Justice's work in investigating and enforcing trade-related crimes, including statistics and funding utilization summaries.
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force, program, or other similar structure within its Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.