H.R. 4674In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would bar emergency tariffs on diapers and other baby care items
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act would block and reverse emergency-power tariffs on diapers, wipes, and similar baby items.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
The bill would stop the President from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on baby care products like diapers, wipes, diaper cream, and baby bathtubs. Any such tariffs already in place would have to end, and the President could not use another legal authority to impose substantially similar tariffs instead.
Who does it affect?
Parents and caregivers of infants, companies that import or sell baby hygiene products, and government agencies that set and collect tariffs would be affected.
Why does it matter?
Blocking these tariffs would remove one source of potential price increases on imported baby care items, since import tariffs are often passed on to consumers. The bill does not affect tariffs on these products imposed under other, unrelated authorities.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act
- Introduced:
- July 23, 2025
- Latest action:
- July 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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