Save Our Bacon Act

House Bill

H.R. 4673

119th Congress

Save Our Bacon Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

The 'Save Our Bacon Act' would end normal trade relations with China, meaning higher tariffs on imports from China. This would make Chinese goods more expensive for American consumers and businesses.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorEmanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

ChamberHouse

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Save Our Bacon Act

The 'Save Our Bacon Act' would end normal trade relations with China, meaning higher tariffs on imports from China. This would make Chinese goods more expensive for American consumers and businesses.

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The 'Save Our Bacon Act' would end normal trade relations with China, meaning higher tariffs on imports from China. This would make Chinese goods more expensive for American consumers and businesses.

Bill Number: 4673
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Save Our Bacon Act
Bill Number: 4673
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: The 'Save Our Bacon Act' would end normal trade relations with China, meaning higher tariffs on imports from China. This would make Chinese goods more expensive for American consumers and businesses.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The 'Save Our Bacon Act' would end normal trade relations with China, meaning higher tariffs on imports from China. This would make Chinese goods more expensive for American consumers and businesses.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Ending Normal Trade Relations with China Act of 2023 This bill withdraws normal trade relations treatment (i.e., nondiscriminatory treatment) from China. Further, the bill (1) sets the applicable duty rates on U.S. imports from China as the rates listed in column 2 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and (2) authorizes the President to further increase the applicable duty rates. These provisions become effective two years after the bill's enactment.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Withdraws normal trade relations (i.e., nondiscriminatory treatment) from China
Sets higher tariff rates on U.S. imports from China
Allows the President to further increase tariff rates on Chinese imports

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, American consumers and businesses that rely on Chinese imports would likely face higher prices. This could impact a wide range of industries and products, from consumer electronics to industrial equipment. Farmers and other exporters might also face retaliation from China, potentially harming their ability to sell goods abroad.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4673, 119th Congress (2025). "Save Our Bacon Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4673

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