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H.R. 8228

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Summary

H.R. 8228, to nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes, was introduced in the House on Apr 9, 2026 by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D) with 10 co-sponsors. It was referred to Ways And Means, and last saw action on Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Record

Text

H.R. 8228 has 10 co-sponsors.

hb8228/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8228 IH: To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-04-09
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8228  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   April 9, 2026   Mr. Panetta  (for himself,  Mr. Bacon ,  Ms. Sánchez ,  Ms. Sewell ,  Mr. Schneider ,  Mr. Beyer ,  Mr. Suozzi ,  Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania ,  Mr. Horsford , and  Ms. DelBene ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Ways and Means    A BILL
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
1.
Nullification of Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems
(a)
In general
Presidential Proclamation 11012 of February 20, 2026, titled  Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems  (91 Fed. Reg. 9339), or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action, including a proclamation or other action imposing a temporary import surcharge at any percentage above or below the percentage provided for in Presidential Proclamation 11012, shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation or other action.
(b)
Retroactive application
The President shall take such actions as may be necessary to provide for the refund of tariffs or other duties imposed and collected between February 20, 2026, and the date of the enactment of this Act by reason of the implementation of Presidential Proclamation 11012 or any successor or substantially similar Presidential proclamation or other action.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-04-09
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D) sponsors H.R. 8228, and 10 members have co-sponsored it, 9 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 8228 went before 1 committee: Ways and Means.

Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Referred To · Apr 9, 2026 · 1,160 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8228 has taken 2 actions since Apr 9, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 9, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.Ways and Means Committee

Votes

H.R. 8228 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8228 goes by 2 titles.

  • To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes. — Display Title
  • To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8228 under Foreign Trade and International Finance, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8228’s is Foreign Trade and International Finance.

hr8228/policy-areas.txt
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8228, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PANETTA:H.R. 8228.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:article 1 section 8[Page H2831]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com