Bills · S 1185
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1185Foreign Trade and International Finance
FIGHTING for America Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to close a loophole in how goods enter the country that is currently being exploited to bring in dangerous items like fentanyl and other illicit products. If passed, it would give U.S. Customs and Border Protection more tools and information to identify and stop these shipments, potentially reducing the availability of illegal drugs in communities.
Without this bill, the current system for low-value shipments could continue to be a vulnerability, allowing a high volume of potentially harmful goods to bypass thorough scrutiny. It also aims to create a fairer playing field for U.S. businesses that often have to contend with more stringent regulations and duties compared to foreign competitors using the low-value exemption to import products. By increasing transparency, it seeks to protect both national security and economic interests.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Treasury Secretary to establish new regulations for documentation and information on low-value import shipments within 180 days.
This means more detailed data will be required for packages previously subject to minimal scrutiny, aiming to prevent illicit goods from entering the country.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the submission of a 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification, a specific description, and the country of origin for these low-value articles.
This provision ensures customs officials have precise details about imported items, making it harder to misrepresent products and easier to identify illegal or mislabeled goods.
PROVISION 03
Designates the abuse of low-value entry procedures for smuggling fentanyl and other illicit drugs as a priority trade issue.
Elevating this issue ensures that U.S. Customs and Border Protection dedicates significant resources and focus to combating this specific problem.
PROVISION 04
Establishes civil penalties for violating the new transparency regulations, with fines of $1,000 for the first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.
These penalties provide a deterrent against non-compliance, encouraging parties involved in shipping to adhere to the stricter information requirements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in Senate
MAR 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1185
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
Senate BillS 1185Foreign Trade and International Finance
FIGHTING for America Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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READING
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