Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

House Bill

H.R. 4307

119th Congress

Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott H. Peters

Representative

Democratic

CA-50

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill would allow the President to make trade agreements with other countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers on medical goods like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help ensure a reliable supply of these important products for US national security and public health.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorScott H. Peters (D-CA)

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act

This bill would allow the President to make trade agreements with other countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers on medical goods like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help ensure a reliable supply of these important produ

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This bill would allow the President to make trade agreements with other countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers on medical goods like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help ensure a reliable supply of these important products for US national security and public health.

Bill Number: 4307
Sponsor: Scott H. Peters (D-CA)
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Bill Number: 4307
Sponsor: Scott H. Peters (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the President to make trade agreements with other countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers on medical goods like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help ensure a reliable supply of these important products for US national security and public

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the President to make trade agreements with other countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs and other barriers on medical goods like medical devices and pharmaceuticals. The goal is to help ensure a reliable supply of these important products for US national security and public health.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Medical Supply Chain Resiliency ActThis bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to (1) negotiate, enter into, and enforce a trusted trade partner agreement with a country or countries with respect to medical goods; and (2) proclaim a modification of any existing duty, a continuance of existing duty-free or excise treatment, or additional duties to carry out the trade agreement. These actions may only be taken if the President determines, based on specified considerations, that the reciprocal elimination of existing duties or other import restrictions with respect to medical goods would contribute to U.S. national security and public health. A trusted trade partner agreement may include certain provisions, such as those to (1) reduce or eliminate duties, quotas, or other trade barriers; (2) diversify and expand supplier networks to secure a reliable supply of medical goods; and (3) harmonize regulatory procedures.Not later than 60 days before initiating negotiations with a trusted trade partner, the President must submit written notice to Congress. The bill requires congressional consultation and review of these trade agreements. A trade agreement shall not take effect if, during the required review period, Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval.The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative must monitor compliance by a trusted trade partner with the trade agreement's commitments and obligations. Further, the President may take certain actions in response to a failure to comply.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows the President to negotiate 'trusted trade partner agreements' to reduce or eliminate tariffs and trade barriers on medical goods
Aims to diversify and expand supplier networks for medical goods to secure a reliable supply
Requires Congressional consultation and review of these trade agreements, which can be blocked by a joint resolution of disapproval
Directs the US Trade Representative to monitor compliance with the trade agreements
Gives the President authority to take action if a trade partner fails to comply with the agreement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could make it easier and cheaper for the US to import medical devices, drugs, and other critical medical supplies from other countries. This could benefit US hospitals, healthcare providers, and consumers by lowering costs. However, it could also impact US manufacturers of these products, who may face more foreign competition.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4307, 119th Congress (2025). "Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4307