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RELIEF Act: Mandatory Refund of Tariffs Collected Since January 2025

This bill requires U.S. Customs to refund tariffs collected under emergency economic powers since January 1, 2025. It aims to provide immediate financial relief to businesses by returning these funds automatically.
Key points
Automatic refund of tariffs and duties collected on or after January 1, 2025.
Importers are not required to file applications or protests to receive their refunds.
Customs and Border Protection must process all refunds within 90 days of enactment.
The refund applies to all entries, including goods withdrawn from warehouses for consumption.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7736
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2026-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RELIEF Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7736.

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 2026-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatic refund of tariffs and duties collected on or after January 1, 2025.
  • Importers are not required to file applications or protests to receive their refunds.
  • Customs and Border Protection must process all refunds within 90 days of enactment.
  • The refund applies to all entries, including goods withdrawn from warehouses for consumption.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-03.

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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