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Assistance for Firms Harmed by Export Tariffs

This act aims to help US firms that are losing exports due to tariffs imposed by other countries in response to US tariffs. These firms can apply for assistance if their exports have decreased, and this has contributed to sales or production problems, or layoffs.
Key points
Firms whose exports have decreased due to retaliatory tariffs from other countries can receive assistance.
Assistance is available if the export decrease contributed to the firm's financial problems or layoffs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5289
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Process start date: 2021-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Assistance for Firms Harmed by Tariffs on Exports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5289.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Firms whose exports have decreased due to retaliatory tariffs from other countries can receive assistance.
  • Assistance is available if the export decrease contributed to the firm's financial problems or layoffs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy