CLEAN FTZ Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 1291, also known as the "Foreign Free Trade Zones Compliance Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to identify and evaluate the compliance of foreign free trade zones with international standards.

The bill aims to ensure that these free trade zones, which are areas within a country where goods can be imported, manufactured, and re-exported without being subject to the country's normal customs procedures, are operating in accordance with international regulations. This is important because free trade zones can be used for illegal activities such as money laundering, smuggling, and counterfeiting.

If passed, the bill would require the US government to conduct regular assessments of foreign free trade zones to determine their compliance with international standards. The results of these assessments would be used to inform US trade policy and decisions regarding trade agreements with countries that have free trade zones. In addition to evaluating compliance, the bill also includes provisions for improving transparency and accountability in foreign free trade zones. This could involve requiring countries to provide more information about the operations of their free trade zones, as well as implementing measures to prevent and punish illegal activities. Overall, the Foreign Free Trade Zones Compliance Act is aimed at promoting fair and legal trade practices in foreign free trade zones, and ensuring that these zones are not being used for illicit purposes.