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Strengthening Trade Crime Enforcement: Protecting US Industry and Labor.

This law establishes a new task force within the Department of Justice to aggressively prosecute international trade crimes, such as tariff evasion, smuggling, and illegal imports. The goal is to protect American businesses and workers from unfair competition and ensure imported goods comply with health and safety standards. This means stricter market oversight and increased penalties for fraudulent activities.
Key points
The Department of Justice will create a specialized structure to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes (e.g., duty evasion, smuggling, trade-related money laundering).
Increased capacity for prosecutors and investigations focusing on illegal trade, including crimes impacting public health and safety.
Authorization of $20 million for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund enhanced investigative and prosecutorial efforts in this area.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4955
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2024-08-01
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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_S_4955.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Justice will create a specialized structure to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes (e.g., duty evasion, smuggling, trade-related money laundering).
  • Increased capacity for prosecutors and investigations focusing on illegal trade, including crimes impacting public health and safety.
  • Authorization of $20 million for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund enhanced investigative and prosecutorial efforts in this area.
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 Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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