This bill would limit the funding for the U.S. Court of International Trade in the 2024 fiscal year. This court is responsible for handling cases related to international trade and tariffs.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would limit the funding for the U.S. Court of International Trade in the 2024 fiscal year. This court is responsible for handling cases related to international trade and tariffs.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the U.S. Court of International Trade.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The bill would reduce the funding available to the U.S. Court of International Trade in the 2024 fiscal year.
This court handles legal disputes related to international trade, such as cases involving tariffs and customs duties.
By limiting the court's funding, the bill could make it more difficult for the court to effectively process and rule on trade-related cases.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it could impact businesses and individuals involved in international trade. With reduced funding, the U.S. Court of International Trade may have fewer resources to efficiently handle trade-related legal disputes, potentially leading to delays or backlogs. This could create uncertainty and challenges for companies importing or exporting goods, as well as for consumers who rely on imported products.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
2081, 119th Congress (2025). "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2081