S. 3808In Committee
Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026
Increases penalties and expands enforcement against fraudulent and grossly negligent U.S. customs law violations, including import bans, private lawsuits, and importer record revocations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Increases penalties and expands enforcement against fraudulent and grossly negligent U.S. customs law violations, including import bans, private lawsuits, and importer record revocations
Key points
- Establish private right of action
- Prohibit merchandise importation
- Revoke importer of record numbers
- Increase customs violation penalties
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedForeign Trade and International Finance