What is the current status of HR 1869?

HR 1869 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 1869?

HR 1869 was sponsored by Ashley Hinson (R), Rep.

Creates Task Force to Fight Trade Crimes

IntroducedMarch 5, 2025

Passed House6 days ago

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Crime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesLaw enforcement administration and fundingSmuggling and trafficking

Why This Matters

This bill creates a task force in the Department of Justice to focus on investigating and prosecuting crimes related to international trade.

If you run a business involved in international trade, this bill increases scrutiny and enforcement of trade-related laws.

Who this affects

Law enforcement agencies · Businesses in international trade

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill establishes a new task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.
2It increases the number of criminal trial attorneys and support staff dedicated to trade-related crime cases.
3The task force will coordinate with other federal agencies to enhance investigations and prosecutions of trade-related crimes.

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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025This 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.

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Creates Task Force to Fight Trade Crimes

IntroducedMarch 5, 2025

Passed House6 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Just arrived in the Senate.

It has not been assigned to a committee yet.

Why This Matters

This bill creates a task force in the Department of Justice to focus on investigating and prosecuting crimes related to international trade.

If you run a business involved in international trade, this bill increases scrutiny and enforcement of trade-related laws.

Who this affects

Law enforcement agencies · Businesses in international trade

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill establishes a new task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.
2It increases the number of criminal trial attorneys and support staff dedicated to trade-related crime cases.
3The task force will coordinate with other federal agencies to enhance investigations and prosecutions of trade-related crimes.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document