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Boosting DOJ Enforcement Against International Trade Crimes and Smuggling

This law establishes a new specialized unit within the Department of Justice to aggressively prosecute crimes related to illegal trade, tariff evasion, and smuggling. The goal is to protect American businesses and jobs from unfair competition. Increased enforcement also aims to ensure imported products meet health and safety standards, directly benefiting consumer protection.
Key points
Creation of a dedicated task force within the DOJ to significantly increase investigations and prosecutions of trade-related crimes, including duty evasion and trade-based money laundering.
Enhanced focus on prosecuting illegal activities involving health, safety, and economic trade violations, protecting consumers from unsafe or non-compliant imported products.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9151
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2024-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9151.

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 2024-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a dedicated task force within the DOJ to significantly increase investigations and prosecutions of trade-related crimes, including duty evasion and trade-based money laundering.
  • Enhanced focus on prosecuting illegal activities involving health, safety, and economic trade violations, protecting consumers from unsafe or non-compliant imported products.
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. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6216)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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.

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Courts and Law Economy