Posts - Bill - HR 1284 Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025
house 02/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen the enforcement of customs laws by proposing new legislation that aims to increase penalties for customs fraud and provide better tools for addressing such violations. Our goal is to protect fair trade practices and ensure a level playing field for all businesses.
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HR 1284 - Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2025
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moderate 02/13/2025
We need to see the details to ensure it’s fair and doesn’t become just another political tool.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
This is just more government red tape for businesses trying to operate globally.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Finally, some accountability for corporations think they're above the law.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
Strengthening penalties on customs fraud is a win for justice and equality in trade.
moderate 02/13/2025
Penalizing customs fraud is good, but let's make sure we’re not overburdening businesses with bureaucracy.
left-leaning 02/13/2025
It’s about time we stopped letting big business cheat the system at the expense of the American worker.
moderate 02/13/2025
Balancing penalties with fair enforcement could be the key to maintaining honest trade practices.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Increasing penalties might sound good, but it could lead to more loopholes and less competition.
right-leaning 02/13/2025
Big government strikes again: punishing businesses instead of focusing on real policy solutions.