Federal · 119th Congress
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors44
André CarsonDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IN
Kathy CastorDU.S. Representative · 14th District · FL
Juan CiscomaniRU.S. Representative · 6th District · AZ
Ben ClineRU.S. Representative · 6th District · VA
J. Luis CorreaDU.S. Representative · 46th District · CA
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Rosa L. DeLauroDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · CT
Christopher R. DeluzioDU.S. Representative · 17th District · PA
Debbie DingellDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MI
Brad FinstadRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MN
Carlos A. GimenezRU.S. Representative · 28th District · FL
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ12 of 44
Other titles4
To strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes.Official Title as Introduced
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed House
To strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history12
Sep 14, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273-5274)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1869.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5273-5275)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 683.
Aug 27, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
Jun 3, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jun 3, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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