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Trade and tariffs
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Available history window: Sep 17, 2016–Sep 17, 2026
Matched files55cleared source rules
First match shownMar 31, 2017within this history window
Latest movementSep 2, 2026newest dated record
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CongressIN COMMITTEE

H.R. 10229 · To nullify the Presidential proclamation relating to Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer and prohibit the reduction of tariffs, duties, or other fees with r…

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concern…

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tariff
Status basis
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su…
CongressIN COMMITTEE

H.R. 9977 · Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief Act

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Why it matched
tariff
Status basis
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pro…
CongressIN COMMITTEE

H.R. 407 · Prevent Tariff Abuse Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con…

Why it matched
tariff
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o…
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