To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.

House Bill

H.R. 4148

119th Congress

To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

Republican

PA-11

Cosponsors

29

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill would prevent certain imported goods from getting special tax treatment when they enter the United States. It would require the government to collect more information on products that could qualify for this tax exemption.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorLloyd Smucker (R-PA)

Introduced6/25/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.

This bill would prevent certain imported goods from getting special tax treatment when they enter the United States. It would require the government to collect more information on products that could qualify for this tax exemption.

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This bill would prevent certain imported goods from getting special tax treatment when they enter the United States. It would require the government to collect more information on products that could qualify for this tax exemption.

Bill Number: 4148
Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.
Bill Number: 4148
Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker (R-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Summary: This bill would prevent certain imported goods from getting special tax treatment when they enter the United States. It would require the government to collect more information on products that could qualify for this tax exemption.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent certain imported goods from getting special tax treatment when they enter the United States. It would require the government to collect more information on products that could qualify for this tax exemption.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Import Security and Fairness Act This bill excludes imported articles from nonmarket economy countries or countries on the priority watch list from receiving de minimis treatment. De minimis treatment allows imported articles valued under $800 to enter the United States without paying duties or taxes. The bill also directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect additional information on merchandise that may qualify for de minimis treatment.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would exclude imported goods from countries with 'nonmarket economies' or on a 'priority watch list' from getting 'de minimis' treatment.
De minimis treatment allows imported goods valued under $800 to enter the US without paying duties or taxes.
The bill would require US Customs and Border Protection to collect additional information on merchandise that may qualify for de minimis treatment.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect importers and consumers of goods from certain countries. It could lead to higher prices for some imported products if importers have to pay more taxes and duties. It could also create more paperwork and requirements for companies bringing in goods under the $800 de minimis threshold.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Civil actions and liability

Customs enforcement

Department of the Treasury

Government information and archives

Tariffs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4148, 119th Congress (2025). "To provide that the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" shall have no force or effect.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4148