July 23, 2025
Mr. Horsford (for himself, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Tran, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Figures) introduced the following bill; which was 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
To prohibit the imposition of duties on certain baby hygiene items pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on imposition of duties on certain baby hygiene items pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President—
(1)
may not impose duties on the items described in section 3 pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(2)
shall terminate the imposition of duties on the items described in section 3 pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that are in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Duties under other authorities
Any duties imposed by the President on the items described in section 3 pursuant to any other authority that are substantially similar to the duties imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act shall have no force or effect.
Sec. 3. Items described
The items described in this section are the following:
(1)
Diapers.
(2)
Diaper liners.
(3)
Diaper cream.
(4)
Diaper bags.
(5)
Changing tables.
(6)
Baby wipes.
(7)
Baby soap.
(8)
Baby shampoo.
(9)
Baby changing tables.
(10)
Baby bathtubs.
(11)
Baby towels.