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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 hygiene items pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the President from imposing duties (taxes) on specific baby hygiene and care items under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a law that allows the President to regulate economic transactions during national emergencies. The bill lists eleven specific items that would be exempt from such duties, including diapers, diaper cream, baby wipes, baby soap, baby shampoo, changing tables, baby bathtubs, and baby towels. If any duties are currently in place on these items under IEEPA, the bill requires the President to terminate them. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any duties on these items imposed through other presidential authorities that are substantially similar to IEEPA duties will also be rendered invalid. By removing these duties, the bill aims to reduce the cost of essential baby care products for families, potentially making these items more affordable and accessible.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Steven Horsford (D)*,
Shomari Figures (D),
Jimmy Gomez (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/4674/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4674/BILLS-119hr4674ih.pdf |
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