H.R. 1869 Passed the House Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

To strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] Introduced March 5, 2025 Cosponsors 44 (27 D, 16 R, 1 I) Latest action September 14, 2026

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Received in the Senate.
  2. Aug 31, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Aug 31, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273-5274)
  4. Aug 31, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Aug 31, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1869.
  6. Aug 31, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5273-5275)
  7. Aug 31, 2026 Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Aug 27, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 683.
  9. Aug 27, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
  10. Jun 3, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  11. Jun 3, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Mar 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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