Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official U.S. House headshot
The House Judiciary Committee has passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. This legislation, introduced by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), aims to combat fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment by Chinese companies. The bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a new structure dedicated to prosecuting international trade crimes, enhancing U.S. capabilities in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting these offenses.
Chairman Moolenaar expressed his gratitude to Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member Nadler for passing the act with overwhelming bipartisan support. He stated, “I am grateful to Chairman Jordan and Ranking Member Nadler for passing the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024 out of the Judiciary Committee today on an overwhelming bipartisan basis."
Rep. Hinson highlighted the importance of this step for American workers. She remarked, “Committee passage of my bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act is a significant step forward and important victory for American workers."
Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi emphasized the need to hold perpetrators accountable for violating American trade laws. He said, “For years, the CCP’s predatory trade policies have violated American trade laws and taken advantage of American companies, workers, and consumers through trade crimes like dumping, duty evasion, and fraud."
The bill establishes a new task force within the DOJ’s Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. It also enhances nationwide responses by providing training and technical assistance to various law enforcement agencies. Additionally, it requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress on the DOJ's efforts in combating these crimes.
Original co-sponsors of this bill include House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Glenn Ivey (D-LA), Nate Moran (R-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Ben Cline (R-VA), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Lou Correa (D-CA).
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