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House Bill 1869
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 5, 2025
Overview
Text
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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.

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Introduced
Mar 5, 2025
Latest Action
Aug 27, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1869
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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. 

Text (2)
August 27, 2026
March 5, 2025
Actions (6)
08/27/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 683.
08/27/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
06/03/2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
06/03/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/05/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/05/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 28, 2026 4:38:43 AM