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To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
Summary
The bill nullifies Presidential Proclamation 11012 from February 20, 2026, which imposed temporary import surcharges, and prohibits the President from issuing successor or similar proclamations imposing temporary import surcharges. The bill prevents federal funds from being used to carry out such proclamations. The bill requires the President to refund tariffs and other duties that were collected between February 20, 2026, and the date of the bill's enactment as a result of the proclamation.
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Sponsor (1)
10 cosponsors
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)
- Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA)
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA)
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV)
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA)
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL)
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL)
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Jimmy Panetta’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $19,200
- NFP $15,500
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $13,500
- ROCKET CENTRAL $12,000
- FOLKTALE WINERY $7,760
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Jimmy Panetta → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Apr 9, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. · house
- Apr 9, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 9, 2026
Mr. Panetta (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Horsford, and Ms. DelBene) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NULLIFICATION OF PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION RELATING TO IMPOSING A TEMPORARY IMPORT SURCHARGE TO ADDRESS FUNDAMENTAL INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS PROBLEMS.
(a) In General.—Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled “Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems” (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.
(b) Retroactive Application.—The President shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for the refund of tariffs or other duties imposed and collected between February 20, 2026, and the date of the enactment of this Act by reason of the implementation of Presidential Proclamation 11012 or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action. <all>
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