H.R. 2873 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLocks in copper import investigation authority
This bill puts an executive order into law permanently. The order tells the Department of Commerce to look into whether copper imports could be a national security threat. If Commerce decides imports are risky, it gives the President the authority to take action, like placing tariffs (import taxes) on copper.
How it affects you
This mainly affects people and businesses that use copper or trade it. If tariffs are imposed on copper imports, prices for copper and products made with copper could increase for manufacturers and consumers who rely on imported copper.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025)
This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14220 and any action taken or regulation issued by any agency pursuant to the order. This executive order, issued by President Donald J. Trump on February 25, 2025, directed the Department of Commerce to investigate the effects of copper imports on national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 authorizes the President to take action (e.g., impose tariffs) if Commerce determines that imports of a good threaten U.S. national security.
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. 2873
A BILL
To continue Executive Order 14220 in effect indefinitely.
Sponsor: Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) · Introduced Apr 10, 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 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.”