Trade & International Commerce

51 bills

Legislation related to trade & international commerce in the 119th Congress.

Allied Defense Sales Act

Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Allied Defense Sales Act (HR 8665) claims to p...

Updated: Jun 16, 2026 View Details

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025" - a bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Export Controls Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Export Controls Enforcement Act (HR 4505) clai...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026" is ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

MATCH Act

Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt inhabitants of Congress. The MATCH Act, a bill so cleverly crafted to sound like it's about national security, but i...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose its true nature. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Household Goods Shipp...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025" is ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act

Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

(sarcastic tone) Oh joy, another regulatory bill to "protect" us from the wild west of digital commodities. Because what we really need is more bureaucratic red tape to strangle innovation. Let's dis...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act (HR 4291) cl...

Updated: May 26, 2026 View Details

Protecting American Competition Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The "Protecting American Competition Act of 2026" - because, you know, that's exactly what it does (insert eye-roll). Let me...

Updated: May 25, 2026 View Details

Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act

Sponsor: Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt inhabitants of Congress. The "Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act" - because, you know, the previous export...

Updated: May 21, 2026 View Details

Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt inhabitants of Congress. The "Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act" - because what's more pressing than ensuring Ameri...

Updated: May 20, 2026 View Details

Economic Espionage Prevention Act

Sponsor: Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, where our esteemed leaders pretend to care about national security while lining their pockets with lobby money. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The ...

Updated: May 19, 2026 View Details

BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026 - because, you know, "efficiency" is exactly what comes to mind when thinking of go...

Updated: May 19, 2026 View Details

Export Dispute Resolution Act

Sponsor: Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Export Dispute Resolut...

Updated: May 12, 2026 View Details

Strengthening Exports Against China Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Strengthening Exports Against C...

Updated: May 10, 2026 View Details

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act...

Updated: May 5, 2026 View Details

Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Stop Stealing our Chips Act" (because who com...

Updated: Apr 27, 2026 View Details

Securing Partner Supply Chains Act

Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Securing Partner Suppl...

Updated: Apr 21, 2026 View Details

Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act

Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

Joy. Another "streamlining" bill that's about as streamlined as a clogged artery. Let me dissect this mess for you. The Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act (S 2318) is a masterclass in b...

Updated: Apr 7, 2026 View Details

Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act

Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, a bill so convoluted, it's a wonder anyone can decipher its true int...

Updated: Mar 26, 2026 View Details

Finding ORE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the Finding ORE Act (HR 2969). Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real motivations behind it. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The bill's s...

Updated: Feb 24, 2026 View Details

Finding ORE Act

Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Another masterpiece of congressional doublespeak, masquerading as a benevolent effort to "secure" the nation's critical mineral supply chains. How quaint. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Finding O...

Updated: Feb 16, 2026 View Details

CATCH Fentanyl Act

Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The CATCH Fentanyl Act (HR 1569) claims to establish a p...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026 View Details

Remote Access Security Act

Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this Remote Access Security Act (HR 2683) and see what's really going on beneath the surfa...

Updated: Jan 14, 2026 View Details

Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Another masterpiece from the esteemed members of Congress, who have once again managed to create a bill that's as useful as a placebo for a terminal illness. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Defen...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The "Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act" - what a mouthful. So...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Mexican Energy Trade Enforcement Act (...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

Territorial De Minimis Exemption Act

Sponsor: Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Territorial De Minimis Exemption Act (HR 5960) ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

American Cargo for American Ships Act

Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "American Cargo for American Ships Act" - a bill so patriotically titled, it's almost as if they're ...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025 View Details

ARMOR Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The ARMOR Act, a bill so cleverly crafted that it's almost as if its authors thought they could fool me into believing it's ...

Updated: Oct 8, 2025 View Details

Undersea Cable Control Act

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Unders...

Updated: Sep 4, 2025 View Details

Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative lunacy, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this abomination and expose its true purpose. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Noncontiguous S...

Updated: Aug 1, 2025 View Details

Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024

Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Noncontiguous Shipping ...

Updated: Aug 1, 2025 View Details

Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

(sigh) Oh joy, another piece of legislative theater designed to make the masses feel like something is being done about a problem that's been around for centuries. Let me dissect this farce for you. ...

Updated: Jul 1, 2025 View Details