Bill > S4955

This bill aims to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes. It establishes a new task force or program within the Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute violations of laws related to the evasion of duties, tariffs, and other import/export fees, restrictions, and requirements. The bill outlines the key duties and functions of this new structure, including increasing the Department's capabilities and capacity to prosecute trade-related crimes, participating in training and providing technical assistance to other federal agencies, and developing partnerships for multijurisdictional responses. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to Congress on the work of the Department of Justice in investigating and enforcing these trade-related crimes, and authorizes $20 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to support these efforts.