H.R. 2665 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Apr 7, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRequires Congress to review presidential tariffs
When the President imposes or raises tariffs on imported goods, this bill requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours. The notification must explain why the tariff was imposed and estimate how it might affect American businesses and consumers. Any tariff automatically expires after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it to keep it in place. Congress can also pass a joint resolution to disapprove and end a tariff before the 60 days are up.
How it affects you
If you buy imported products or work for a business that relies on imported goods or materials, this bill could affect you because it gives Congress a chance to weigh in on tariffs before they stay in effect long-term. Instead of the President acting alone on tariffs, Congress gets a formal say through this review process.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 7, 2025)
Trade Review Act of 2025
This bill requires congressional notification and review of new or increased duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed by the President on articles imported into the United States.
Specifically, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty on articles imported into the United States. This notification must include (1) the rationale for imposing or increasing the duty, and (2) an assessment of the duty's potential impact on U.S. businesses and consumers. The bill limits the duration of a duty to 60 days, unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.
A duty shall cease to have force or effect if a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law.
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. 2665
A BILL
Trade Review Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) · Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 7, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”