No Tariffs on Groceries Act

Hozzl · 2025-10-01T08:05:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5446 No Tariffs on Groceries Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/1/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5446

The bill "To limit the authority to impose duties on articles of food" was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2025. Its purpose aims to restrict the ability to levy duties on food products, potentially indicating an intent to regulate trade or commerce related to food items. The bill does not provide specific key provisions or directives beyond its title. Please refer to the official PDF version for more detailed information.

Congressional Summary of HR 5446

No Tariffs on Groceries Act

This bill requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to impose duties (i.e., tariffs) on certain articles of food imported into the United States. The bill defines articles of food as (1) articles used for food or drink for man or other animals; (2) articles used for components of any articles used for food or drink for man or other animals; and (3) seeds, fertilizers, manures, and agrochemicals.

Specifically, the President may impose duties on these articles of food only if (1) the President submits to Congress a request to impose the duties, and (2) the request is subsequently and specifically approved by an act of Congress.

The bill provides an exception to this requirement for existing tariff-rate quotas on articles of food.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5446

Bill HR 5446 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2025. Bill HR 5446 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2025. Bill HR 5446's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 17, 2025