Contact Congress about H.R. 2842: Stop Raising Prices on Food Act

The President could not add or raise some tariffs on major farm-trading partners alone. The President would have to explain the plan, and Congress would have to approve it first.

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Stop Raising Prices on Food Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Latest action on H.R. 2842: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects farmers, ranchers, food and agriculture businesses, importers, and federal trade officials. Farmers and ranchers could feel the effects if tariffs lead other countries to buy fewer U.S. farm products. Presidents would have less room to act alone in these cases. Congress would take on a bigger role before certain tariffs could start.

Why this matters: Tariffs on major farm-trading partners can spark trade fights that may hurt demand for U.S. crops, livestock, and food products. This bill would slow down some tariff actions and require Congress to approve them first. It could give farmers and markets more warning before major trade moves. It could also make it harder for a President to respond quickly to a trade or security problem.

Key provisions in H.R. 2842

• The bill covers only major buyers of U.S. farm goods. A country is covered if it was among the top five importers of U.S. agricultural goods in the previous fiscal year, and the European Union counts as one country with all its members.
• The bill limits only tariffs made under four specific laws. Those are Trade Expansion Act section 232, Tariff Act section 338, the Trading with the Enemy Act, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
• The President must ask Congress first. The bill requires a written request before the President can create or raise these tariffs on covered countries.
• The President must explain the reason for the tariff. The request must also explain why options like diplomacy or trade dispute processes are not better, and how the tariff is likely to affect U.S. agriculture.
• The tariff cannot move forward unless Congress approves that exact request. Congress must pass a joint resolution, and that resolution must become law.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2842

What is H.R. 2842?

The President could not add or raise some tariffs on major farm-trading partners alone. The President would have to explain the plan, and Congress would have to approve it first.

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