House bill would require congressional approval for food tariffs
In committeeH.R. 5446Latest action
Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens · Representative · MI
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Official title: No Tariffs on Groceries Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 5446 would strip the president's unilateral power to impose tariffs on food, requiring a separate act of Congress first.
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What does this do?
HR 5446 would require the president to obtain congressional approval before imposing new tariffs on food products. Congress would need to pass a dedicated law before any such tariffs could take effect. Tariffs already in place would not be changed by this bill.
Who does it affect?
The bill would affect grocery consumers, farmers, food producers, and businesses across the food supply chain that import ingredients or supplies. It would also shift authority over food-related trade policy from the executive branch to Congress.
Why does it matter?
Under current law, the president can impose tariffs on imported food without a prior congressional vote, giving the executive branch broad unilateral power over food trade. This bill would create a check on that authority specifically for food and agricultural goods, including ingredients, animal feed, seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 17, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 17, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The 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.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.