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Customs fraud. The Fighting Trade Cheats Act (H.R. 2667, introduced April 18 by Rep. Bost, R-Ill.) would increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement with respect to, customs fraud. A press release from Bost’s office said the bill “takes aim at companies dumping foreign-made goods in U.S. markets by allowing U.S. manufacturers to sue foreign producers for customs fraud.” It also “doubles the penalties currently in place” and “includes a new five-year prohibition on importing products from known violators.”
Reshoring. H.R 2707 (introduced April 19 by Rep. Carter, R-Ga.) would provide incentives for maintaining, expanding, and relocating the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, medical diagnostic devices, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment in the U.S.
Automobiles. The No EV Credits for Idle Allies Act (S. 1242, introduced April 20 by Sen. Cotton, R-Ark.) would exclude critical minerals that were extracted or processed in certain countries that are providing insufficient levels of assistance to Ukraine from being included for purposes of determining the amount of the clean vehicle tax credit.
Shipping. H.R. 2710 (introduced April 19 by Rep. Garamendi, D-Calif.) would allow the Federal Maritime Commission to provide injunctive relief without a court order.
Seafood. The Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest Act (S. 1227, introduced April 20 by Sens. Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Whitehouse, D-R.I.) would combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing by blacklisting offending vessels from U.S. ports and waters, advancing international and bilateral negotiations to achieve enforceable agreements and treaties, and bolstering Coast Guard enforcement capabilities.
CBP. S. 1253 (introduced April 20 by Sen. Peters, D-Mich.) would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry.
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