Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
H.R. 1869 would direct the Department of Justice to strengthen its enforcement against trade-related crimes, defined broadly to include duty and tariff evasion, smuggling, trade-based money laundering, and violations of related import/export laws. Within 120 days of funding becoming available, the Attorney General would be required to establish a task force, program, or similar structure within the Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute these offenses, led by a designated supervisory attorney. The bill directs DOJ to hire additional attorneys and support staff, improve coordination across districts and agencies, and increase the number of trade-crime prosecutions under a specified list of criminal statutes (excluding national-security export-control laws).
The bill would primarily affect DOJ's Criminal Division, along with agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection, which would coordinate training and joint investigations with DOJ. Businesses and individuals involved in international trade could be subject to increased federal investigation and prosecution for smuggling, customs fraud, and related offenses. The Attorney General, with the Department of Homeland Security, would also be required to submit annual reports to congressional committees on prosecution statistics, use of funds, and additional resource needs.
The bill passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension-of-the-rules motion, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it, possibly with changes, it would need to be reconciled with the House version before being sent to the President.
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Official 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.
Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1869 do?
- H.R. 1869 would direct the Department of Justice to strengthen its enforcement against trade-related crimes, defined broadly to include duty and tariff evasion, smuggling, trade-based money laundering, and violations of related import/export laws. Within 120 days of funding becoming available, the Attorney General would be required to establish a task force, program, or similar structure within the Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute these offenses, led by a designated supervisory attorney. The bill directs DOJ to hire additional attorneys and support staff, improve coordination across districts and agencies, and increase the number of trade-crime prosecutions under a specified list of criminal statutes (excluding national-security export-control laws). The bill would primarily affect DOJ's Criminal Division, along with agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection, which would coordinate training and joint investigations with DOJ. Businesses and individuals involved in international trade could be subject to increased federal investigation and prosecution for smuggling, customs fraud, and related offenses. The Attorney General, with the Department of Homeland Security, would also be required to submit annual reports to congressional committees on prosecution statistics, use of funds, and additional resource needs. The bill passed the House on August 31, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension-of-the-rules motion, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it, possibly with changes, it would need to be reconciled with the House version before being sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 1869 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1869. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1869?
- H.R. 1869 was sponsored by Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA), with 44 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1869?
- Received in the Senate. (14 Sep 2026).
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