H.R. 1869 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Aug 31, 2026. Received Sep 14, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates task force to prosecute trade crimes
The bill requires the Department of Justice to set up a new task force or similar program within its Criminal Division. This unit would focus on investigating and prosecuting crimes related to international trade.
How it affects you
If you work in an industry affected by trade violations or illegal imports, this could mean more enforcement against criminal activity in those areas. For most people, the direct impact depends on whether these prosecutions affect prices or availability of goods you buy, though the summary doesn't specify those details.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 5, 2025)
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1869
AN ACT
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) · Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 14, 2026: “Received in the Senate.”