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H.R. 1869 119th Congress House

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

Official title: To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.

Introduced: March 5, 2025 Introduced by: Ashley Hinson Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of Justice
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Executive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesLaw enforcement administration and fundingSmuggling and trafficking
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:14 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:14 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273-5274)
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:14 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:01 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1869.
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:01 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5273-5275)
Aug 31, 2026 · 5:01 PM EDT
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 683.
Aug 27, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
Jun 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
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What's happening now September 14, 2026

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 1
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Lobbying activity 17

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 Cosponsors 44
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Riley, Josh
New York · Dec 12, 2025
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Dec 9, 2025
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Oct 31, 2025
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Vindman, Eugene Simon
Virginia · Sep 4, 2025
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jun 9, 2025
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Conaway, Herbert C.
New Jersey · May 7, 2025
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Apr 17, 2025
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Apr 7, 2025
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 31, 2025
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Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Mar 26, 2025
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 21, 2025
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Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 5, 2025
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Mar 5, 2025
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Mar 5, 2025
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Mar 5, 2025
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Mar 5, 2025
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Davis, Donald G.
North Carolina · Mar 5, 2025
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 5, 2025
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Mar 5, 2025
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Mar 5, 2025
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Mar 5, 2025
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Gimenez, Carlos A.
Florida · Mar 5, 2025
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Mar 5, 2025
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Mar 5, 2025
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Ivey, Glenn
Maryland · Mar 5, 2025
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Mar 5, 2025
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Khanna, Ro
California · Mar 5, 2025
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Mar 5, 2025
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Mar 5, 2025
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LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Mar 5, 2025
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Mar 5, 2025
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Lieu, Ted
California · Mar 5, 2025
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Mar 5, 2025
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Moran, Nathaniel
Texas · Mar 5, 2025
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Mar 5, 2025
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Mar 5, 2025
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Mar 5, 2025
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Nunn, Zachary
Iowa · Mar 5, 2025
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Ross, Deborah K.
North Carolina · Mar 5, 2025
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Rulli, Michael A.
Ohio · Mar 5, 2025
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Mar 5, 2025
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Tokuda, Jill N.
Hawaii · Mar 5, 2025
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Torres, Ritchie
New York · Mar 5, 2025
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Mar 5, 2025
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1869: Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1869/
MLA
"H.R. 1869: Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1869/.
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H.R. 1869, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1869/.
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