United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 28 R · 11 D cosponsors

HR 1284 — Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 39 sponsors

    1 primary, 38 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (28 R · 11 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 1284 addresses tax reforms related to specific financial practices.

HR 1284 proposes changes to tax laws that impact financial practices. These reforms aim to improve transparency and efficiency in certain transactions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: These changes may enhance job stability and provide a more transparent financial landscape.
  • Small Business: This means clearer tax regulations that could simplify your compliance efforts.

Summary

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws.Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the domestic value of the merchandise.) It prohibits a person who commits a fraudulent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a five-year period.Additionally, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a grossly negligent violation to the lesser of (1) 3 times the domestic value of the merchandise; or (2) 10 times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the lesser of the domestic value of the merchandise or four times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees.) It prohibits a person who commits a grossly negligent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a two-year period.Further, the bill applies these importation bans to an affiliated person (e.g., a family member or employee) of the person who committed the fraudulent or grossly negligent violation.The bill establishes a private right of action for an interested party (e.g., a manufacturer) affected by customs fraud or grossly negligent violations.The bill prohibits any person (or an affiliated person) who commits a fraudulent or grossly negligent violation from participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer of Record program, and further requires revocation of their importer of record numbers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 38 co-sponsors · 508 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (38)

Not signed on (508)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1284 do?
Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws.Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the domestic value of the merchandise.) It prohibits a person who commits a fraudulent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a five-year period.Additionally, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a grossly negligent violation to the lesser of (1) 3 times the domestic value of the merchandise; or (2) 10 times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees. (Currently, the maximum penalty is the lesser of the domestic value of the merchandise or four times the lawful duties, taxes, and fees.) It prohibits a person who commits a grossly negligent violation from importing merchandise into the United States for a two-year period.Further, the bill applies these importation bans to an affiliated person (e.g., a family member or employee) of the person who committed the fraudulent or grossly negligent violation.The bill establishes a private right of action for an interested party (e.g., a manufacturer) affected by customs fraud or grossly negligent violations.The bill prohibits any person (or an affiliated person) who commits a fraudulent or grossly negligent violation from participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer of Record program, and further requires revocation of their importer of record numbers.
Who sponsors HR 1284?
HR 1284 is sponsored by Bost, Mike (Republican), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), Moran, Nathaniel (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), Mrvan, Frank J. (Democratic), Balderson, Troy (Republican), Palmer, Gary J. (Republican), Budzinski, Nikki (Democratic), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Carey, Mike (Republican), Gooden, Lance (Republican), Alford, Mark (Republican), Miller, Carol D. (Republican), Strong, Dale W. (Republican), Rogers, Mike D. (Republican), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), Aderholt, Robert B. (Republican), Bishop, Sanford D. (Democratic), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Edwards, Chuck (Republican), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Langworthy, Nicholas A. (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Moore, Tim (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), McDowell, Addison P. (Republican), Rouzer, David (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Babin, Brian (Republican), Ross, Deborah K. (Democratic), Rulli, Michael A. (Republican), DeLauro, Rosa L. (Democratic), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), and Khanna, Ro (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1284?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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