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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 5, 2025
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.
People & committees
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · R–IA
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273-5274)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1869.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5273-5275)
Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 683.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-782.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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