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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the imposition of duties on certain baby clothing items pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act", prohibits the President from imposing or maintaining duties on specific baby clothing items under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which is a law that allows the President to regulate economic transactions during national emergencies. The bill specifically lists the baby clothing items affected, including garments, clothing accessories, socks, booties, shoes, shirts, blouses, pants, trousers, swimsuits, sweaters, dresses, onesies, bodysuits, and hats. The legislation requires the President to immediately terminate any existing duties on these items that were previously imposed under IEEPA, and it also nullifies any substantially similar duties imposed through other presidential authorities. The primary purpose of the bill appears to be providing tax relief and reducing the cost of baby clothing by preventing the federal government from levying additional duties or tariffs on these essential items.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Jimmy Gomez (D)*,
Shomari Figures (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Suhas Subramanyam (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 07/23/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4666/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4666/BILLS-119hr4666ih.pdf |
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