Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act

Senate Bill

S. 2004

119th Congress

Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

Senator

Democratic

NM

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary

This bill aims to change how the United States treats certain imported goods by excluding them from a program that allows items under $800 to enter the country without paying taxes or fees. It would require the customs agency to collect more information about merchandise that could qualify for this program.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorMartin Heinrich (D-NM)

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act

This bill aims to change how the United States treats certain imported goods by excluding them from a program that allows items under $800 to enter the country without paying taxes or fees. It would require the customs agency to collect more information about

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This bill aims to change how the United States treats certain imported goods by excluding them from a program that allows items under $800 to enter the country without paying taxes or fees. It would require the customs agency to collect more information about merchandise that could qualify for this program.

Bill Number: 2004
Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act
Bill Number: 2004
Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: This bill aims to change how the United States treats certain imported goods by excluding them from a program that allows items under $800 to enter the country without paying taxes or fees. It would require the customs agency to collect more information about merchandise that could qualify for this

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to change how the United States treats certain imported goods by excluding them from a program that allows items under $800 to enter the country without paying taxes or fees. It would require the customs agency to collect more information about merchandise that could qualify for this program.

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

Excludes imported items from non-market economy countries or countries on a priority watch list from receiving 'de minimis' treatment, which allows items under $800 to enter the U.S. without paying duties or taxes
Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect additional information on merchandise that may qualify for de minimis treatment
The bill is focused on international trade and customs policies, not domestic issues

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact companies and individuals who import goods from certain countries, as they would no longer be able to take advantage of the de minimis program for those items. This could increase costs for consumers and businesses that rely on these imported products. The additional data collection by customs officials may also create new administrative burdens for importers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Civil actions and liability

Customs enforcement

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2004, 119th Congress (2025). "Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2004

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