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

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

Sponsor: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

What it does

• Establish a task force within the Department of Justice Criminal Division to investigate trade-related crimes.
• Designate prosecutors and law enforcement to specialize in identifying and prosecuting international trade violations.

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.

Latest action

Sep 14, 2026: Received in the Senate.

Committee: House Judiciary