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

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

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedForeign Trade and International Finance