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S. 151: Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-17
SponsorSen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Policy areaForeign Trade and International Finance
Cosponsors4
Latest action2025-01-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last updated2025-04-15

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-17):

Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose or increase duties or impose tariff-rate quotas on imports entering the United States. However, this limitation does not prohibit the President from excluding all articles, or all of a certain type of article, imported from a country from entering the United States. (IEEPA provides the President with broad authority to regulate various economic transactions following a declaration of a national emergency.)

Cosponsors (4)

NameParty / state
Ron Wyden D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-17
Tim Kaine D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-17
Peter Welch D VT 2025-02-25
Angela D. Alsobrooks D MD 2025-03-04

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 151 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 151?

S. 151 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 151 are available on congress.gov.

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