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

12/16/2024, 7:27 PM

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

This bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force, program, or other similar structure within its Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. 

Bill 118 HR 9151, also known as the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024, aims to address issues related to international trade crimes that harm American industries and workers. The bill seeks to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and penalties for those who engage in illegal trade practices that undermine the competitiveness of American businesses.

Key provisions of the bill include increased funding for the enforcement of trade laws, such as anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws, to prevent unfair competition from foreign entities. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force to investigate and prosecute cases of trade crimes, as well as the implementation of measures to protect American intellectual property rights from theft and infringement.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance transparency in trade agreements and negotiations, ensuring that American industries and workers are not disadvantaged by unfair trade practices. The bill also aims to promote fair competition by cracking down on illegal subsidies and dumping practices that harm American businesses. Overall, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 seeks to safeguard the interests of American industries and workers by strengthening enforcement mechanisms and penalties for those who engage in illegal trade practices.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9151
Introduced on
2024-07-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/25/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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

This bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force, program, or other similar structure within its Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. 

Bill 118 HR 9151, also known as the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024, aims to address issues related to international trade crimes that harm American industries and workers. The bill seeks to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and penalties for those who engage in illegal trade practices that undermine the competitiveness of American businesses.

Key provisions of the bill include increased funding for the enforcement of trade laws, such as anti-dumping and countervailing duty laws, to prevent unfair competition from foreign entities. The bill also calls for the establishment of a task force to investigate and prosecute cases of trade crimes, as well as the implementation of measures to protect American intellectual property rights from theft and infringement.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance transparency in trade agreements and negotiations, ensuring that American industries and workers are not disadvantaged by unfair trade practices. The bill also aims to promote fair competition by cracking down on illegal subsidies and dumping practices that harm American businesses. Overall, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 seeks to safeguard the interests of American industries and workers by strengthening enforcement mechanisms and penalties for those who engage in illegal trade practices.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes.
Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Customs enforcement•
Department of Justice•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Fraud offenses and financial crimes•
Law enforcement administration and funding•
Smuggling and trafficking

Comments

APPROVED
JA
Justice Alexander
@cutty_sichuan_pepper_cucumber84597
this bill is bad for me and my job. it will make things harder for me. i dont like it.
APPROVED
AP
Analia Proctor
@deanston_highland_magellan02984
This bill is a disaster! It's gonna hurt American workers like me by making it harder for us to compete with other countries. It's gonna lead to job losses and lower wages. I can't believe they're even considering this crap. Short term, it's gonna be...
APPROVED
PB
Philip Bryant
@balmore_plum_gochujang34339
This bill hurts American workers. Short term effects are negative.

Related

Member:  Ro Khanna
Member:  Glenn Ivey
Member:  Rosa L. DeLauro
Bill Update Alert:  A bill to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes.
Committee:  Judiciary
Committee:  Judiciary

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/3/2024

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

This bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force, program, or other similar structure within its Criminal Division...

Latest Action12/4/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.