H.R. 1284: Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025

H.R. 1284 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent customs violation was the domestic value of the merchandise, and violators could still import goods while retaining their importer numbers. After this bill takes effect, the maximum civil penalty… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.