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A bill to exclude the authority to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

1/18/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 151

Bill 119 s 151, also known as the "Exclusion of Duties and Tariff-Rate Quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to remove the authority to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

The IEEPA is a law that grants the President of the United States the authority to regulate international commerce in response to an emergency declared by the President. This includes the ability to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas on imports and exports.

However, some members of Congress believe that this authority should be excluded from the IEEPA. They argue that the power to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas should be reserved for Congress, as it is a key aspect of trade policy that should be subject to legislative oversight. If passed, Bill 119 s 151 would effectively limit the President's ability to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas under the IEEPA. This could have significant implications for US trade policy and the President's ability to respond to international economic emergencies. Overall, the bill raises important questions about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in matters of trade policy. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on future trade relations.

Congressional Summary of S 151

Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose or increase duties or impose tariff-rate quotas on imports entering the United States. However, this limitation does not prohibit the President from excluding all articles, or all of a certain type of article, imported from a country from entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.)

Current Status of Bill S 151

Bill S 151 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2025. Bill S 151 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 17, 2025.  Bill S 151's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of January 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 151

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 151

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 151

A bill to exclude the authority to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
A bill to exclude the authority to impose duties and tariff-rate quotas from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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