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FIGHTING for America Act of 2025
4/10/2025, 1:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1185
Bill 119 s 1185, also known as the "Low-Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act," aims to make changes to section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in order to increase transparency for shipments that are seeking an exemption from duties for low-value entries. The bill seeks to improve the process for these exemptions and ensure that they are being properly monitored and regulated.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to require that all shipments seeking an administrative exemption from duties for low-value entries must provide detailed information about the contents of the shipment, the value of the goods, and the country of origin. This information will help customs officials to better assess the legitimacy of these exemptions and prevent any potential abuse of the system.
Additionally, the bill aims to enhance communication and cooperation between customs officials and other relevant agencies in order to improve the oversight and regulation of these exemptions. This will help to ensure that all shipments seeking exemptions are properly vetted and that any potential risks are identified and addressed. Overall, the Low-Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act seeks to modernize and improve the process for granting exemptions from duties for low-value entries in order to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight. By making these changes, the bill aims to ensure that the system is fair, efficient, and effective in protecting the interests of the United States.
One of the key provisions of the bill is to require that all shipments seeking an administrative exemption from duties for low-value entries must provide detailed information about the contents of the shipment, the value of the goods, and the country of origin. This information will help customs officials to better assess the legitimacy of these exemptions and prevent any potential abuse of the system.
Additionally, the bill aims to enhance communication and cooperation between customs officials and other relevant agencies in order to improve the oversight and regulation of these exemptions. This will help to ensure that all shipments seeking exemptions are properly vetted and that any potential risks are identified and addressed. Overall, the Low-Value Shipment Regulatory Modernization Act seeks to modernize and improve the process for granting exemptions from duties for low-value entries in order to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight. By making these changes, the bill aims to ensure that the system is fair, efficient, and effective in protecting the interests of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 1185
Bill S 1185 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill S 1185 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 27, 2025. Bill S 1185's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1185
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1185
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1185
A bill to amend section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance transparency with respect to shipments seeking an administrative exemption from duties for low-value entries, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to enhance transparency with respect to shipments seeking an administrative exemption from duties for low-value entries, and for other purposes.
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