H.R. 4726 · 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 Foreign Affairs, 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, Jul 23, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks tariffs on baby and educational toys
Ever wonder how tariffs end up on everyday products. This bill stops the President from putting tariffs on baby toys and educational toys for young children using emergency economic powers. It also requires the President to remove any tariffs on these items that are already in place.
How it affects you
Parents and caregivers who buy baby toys and educational toys could see lower prices if tariffs on these items are removed. Toy retailers and importers would also be affected, as they wouldn't face new tariffs on bringing these products into the country.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 23, 2025)
Educational Toy Tax Relief Act
This bill prohibits the imposition of duties (i.e., tariffs) on specified baby toy items (e.g., products for children under the age of three, baby swings, and educational toys for babies and children) pursuant to certain presidential powers.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose duties on specified baby toy items entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.)
Further, the President must terminate the duties on these items that were imposed pursuant to IEEPA and are in effect as of the date of the bill's enactment.
The bill also prohibits the President from using any other authorities to impose duties on these items that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to IEEPA.
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. 4726
A BILL
Educational Toy Tax Relief Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL-10) · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 23, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.”