HR. 1869Introduced

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

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Requires the Justice Department to create a Criminal Division structure to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes affecting American industry and labor

Key points
  • Establish trade crime investigations
  • Require DOJ structure
  • Authorize trade crime prosecutions
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-09-14 — Received in the Senate.
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Congressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFraud offenses and financial crimesLaw enforcement administration and funding
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