In CommitteeFiled Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 9, 2026
Summary
The Fighting Trade Cheats Act triples the civil penalty for fraudulent customs violations and adds a five‑year import ban for violators and their affiliates. It also raises penalties for grossly negligent violations and adds a two‑year ban. The bill creates a private right of action so manufacturers, unions or trade groups can sue for damages and obtain injunctions.
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