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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 safety items pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Baby Safety Tax Relief Act," aims to prevent the President from imposing duties (taxes) on specific baby-related 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 prohibits duties on baby carriages, strollers, baby carriers, and baby car seats, and requires the termination of any existing duties on these items that were previously imposed through IEEPA. Additionally, the bill nullifies any substantially similar duties imposed on these items through other presidential authorities. The goal appears to be reducing the cost of essential baby safety equipment by eliminating potential import taxes or tariffs that could increase prices for consumers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Suhas Subramanyam (D)*,
Shomari Figures (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Brad Schneider (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)
Bill Topics
Foreign Trade
- ‐ Tariff and Import Restrictions
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4738/all-info | 07/24/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4738/BILLS-119hr4738ih.pdf | 08/05/2025 |
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