Bills · HR 4726
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4726Foreign Trade and International Finance
Educational Toy Tax Relief Act
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the cost of everyday items crucial for children's development and care. If it becomes law, families might see lower prices on a range of products from educational toys to baby swings, making them more accessible and easing budget pressures. This could be particularly relevant for households facing rising costs of living.
If the bill does not become law, the President could continue to impose or add special import taxes on these products, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. Passing this bill would signal a policy choice to prioritize affordability of children's goods over the revenue generated from these specific import taxes, and would limit a specific executive power in this area.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the President from imposing new import taxes (duties) on specified baby and child products using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
This prevents future price increases on these essential items due to new tariffs imposed under this specific emergency authority.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President to terminate any existing duties on these specified baby and child products that were imposed under the IEEPA.
This means current import taxes on these items would be lifted, potentially leading to immediate price reductions for consumers.
PROVISION 03
Invalidates any substantially similar duties imposed on these specified baby and child products using any other presidential authority.
This prevents the President from using other powers to impose the same types of duties the bill aims to eliminate.
PROVISION 04
Lists specific items covered, including products for children under three, tricycles, playpens, baby swings, and educational toys.
This clearly defines the scope of products that would be exempt from these import taxes, offering clarity to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4726
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4726Foreign Trade and International Finance
Educational Toy Tax Relief Act
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
