To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8228
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-23T08:07:03Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation aims to nullify a specific presidential proclamation that imposed a temporary import surcharge and to prevent any similar executive actions from taking effect.
Key Provisions
- Declares Presidential Proclamation 11012 (February 20, 2026) and any successor or substantially similar proclamation null and void.
- Prohibits the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the proclamation or related actions.
- Requires the President to refund any tariffs or duties collected under the proclamation between February 20, 2026, and the date the bill becomes law.
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill overrides an executive action by statute, directing the refund of collected duties and barring future enforcement of the surcharge through legislation rather than relying on administrative processes.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, would cease collecting the surcharge and process refunds.
- Importers and businesses would receive reimbursements for prior payments, potentially affecting federal revenue.
- International trade relations could shift if the surcharge is removed, altering costs for goods entering the United States.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. importers and businesses engaged in international trade.
- Federal agencies responsible for tariff collection and enforcement.
- The executive branch, whose trade authority would be limited by this measure.
- Foreign exporters and trading partners impacted by the surcharge.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill asserts congressional authority over tariff policy traditionally managed by the executive branch, raising questions about the balance of powers in trade matters. It also introduces retroactive financial remedies for actions taken under a presidential proclamation.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2026-04-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (2 pages)