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In House Committee·Last action 528 days ago

HR4044 Shifts Trade Penalties to Aid U.S. Firms

Q: How do I support or oppose HR4044?

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Officially: China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023

HR4044 redirects interest from trade penalties to U.S. companies hurt by unfair imports. Affects industries like steel and agriculture by providing financial restitution.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4044. Modern Action explains China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Redirects interest from trade penalties: Interest earned on trade penalties will be paid to U.S. companies affected by unfair imports.
Amends existing trade laws: Changes how interest is defined and handled under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Restitution for Harmed Producers: Supporters argue that U.S. companies injured by unfair trade deserve full compensation, including interest, to offset the financial impact.
Closing Legal Loopholes: The bill addresses gaps in existing law, ensuring that more interest is earmarked for affected companies.
Deterrence Against Unfair Trade: By ensuring that all interest from duties is returned to U.S. companies, the bill strengthens deterrence against future trade violations.

✕Arguments against

Reviving Controversial Policies: Critics argue that the bill revives elements of the Byrd Amendment, which was found inconsistent with WTO rules.
Risk of Trade Disputes: Opponents worry that the bill could lead to retaliation or disputes from U.S. trading partners.
Incentives for Litigation: There are concerns that the bill could encourage more trade remedy litigation, as companies may seek financial gain from interest distributions.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR4044

How do I support or oppose HR4044, China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR4044: China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023

This page is for understanding China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (introduced), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR4044, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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