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US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes

US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes

US House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan PAIL Act to Combat Trade Crimes
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House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Combat China's Trade Crimes, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02). This legislation aims to provide the Department of Justice (DOJ) with enhanced tools to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes, particularly those perpetrated by companies based in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The bill was co-sponsored by a broad coalition of representatives, including Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), the top House Democrat on the Appropriations Committee. The act seeks to address issues such as tariff evasion, illegal transshipment, and forced-labor violations that undermine American workers and industries. Key provisions of the bill include establishing a dedicated structure within the DOJ's Criminal Division for trade crime investigations, strengthening coordination among law enforcement agencies, and requiring annual reports to Congress on the DOJ's efforts.
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House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Combat International Trade Crimes

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Combat International Trade Crimes

House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill Co-Led by Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Combat International Trade Crimes
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U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Sanction Chinese Entities in Fentanyl Trade

U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Sanction Chinese Entities in Fentanyl Trade

Four U.S. lawmakers have reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act, a bill aimed at sanctioning Chinese entities involved in the illicit trade of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals. The legislation targets chemical manufacturers and ports facilitating the shipment of these substances, leveraging their exposure to the U.S. banking system. Republican Representatives John Moolenaar and Dan Newhouse, alongside Democrats Ro Khanna and Jake Auchincloss, are sponsoring the bill. Representative Newhouse stated that the Chinese Communist Party must be held accountable for its role in the fentanyl crisis, which has caused over 70,000 American deaths annually at its peak. Historically, Chinese fentanyl makers have operated in both legal and illicit markets, and after China banned fentanyl exports to North America in 2019, many shifted to shipping precursor chemicals to Mexico for synthesis by cartels. Efforts by the U.S. to cooperate with China on drug enforcement have yielded mixed results, with some progress no...
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Trump's DOJ threatens to cut aid to states unless they report migrants without legal status

Trump's DOJ threatens to cut aid to states unless they report migrants without legal status

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Reps. Debbie Dingell and Bob Latta Introduce Bipartisan Biomanufacturing Bill to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains

Reps. Debbie Dingell and Bob Latta Introduce Bipartisan Biomanufacturing Bill to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains

U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Bob Latta have introduced the bipartisan Biomanufacturing Excellence, Domestic Resilience, Output, and Competitive Know-how Act, or BEDROCK Act. This legislation aims to bolster U.S. biomanufacturing capabilities, bring manufacturing jobs back to America, and decrease the nation's reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly from China. The BEDROCK Act proposes several key provisions, including assigning a lead within the Commerce Department for biomanufacturing initiatives, conducting reviews of supply-chain risks and domestic production capacity, and developing a strategic plan to assist companies in scaling up their production. The overarching goal is to transform products 'invented in America' into products 'made in America,' thereby supporting domestic manufacturing and enhancing economic resilience.
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With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's top sanctions official will visit Washington this week to urge members of the U.S.
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House Passes NDO Fairness Act to Reform Secret Surveillance in Cloud Data Access

House Passes NDO Fairness Act to Reform Secret Surveillance in Cloud Data Access

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan NDO Fairness Act (H.R.6048), a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming how federal courts issue non-disclosure orders (NDOs) to technology providers. These NDOs currently prevent companies from informing their customers when law enforcement accesses their cloud-stored data, including emails, texts, and photos. The new act mandates that federal courts apply a rigorous standard when issuing such secrecy orders, addressing a long-standing disparity between physical and digital searches. Historically, law enforcement needed to meet strict standards for secret physical searches, but could obtain boilerplate secrecy orders for digital data under the 40-year-old Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), enacted before cloud technology existed. Microsoft has been a strong advocate for these reforms, challenging indefinite NDOs as unconstitutional in 2016 and pushing for legislative changes to ensure greater transparency and protect custome...
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UN Committee Urges Nations to Consider Slavery Reparations and Restorative Justice

UN Committee Urges Nations to Consider Slavery Reparations and Restorative Justice

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has stated that countries are legally obligated to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and implement restorative justice measures to address the lasting impact of racial discrimination. This guidance, issued on Monday, emphasizes that these obligations stem from a legally binding 1965 convention on racial discrimination, rather than legal standards from the slave trade era. CERD is advocating for comprehensive restorative justice, which includes compensation, restitution, rehabilitation, and structural reforms. The UN General Assembly previously adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a grave crime against humanity and urged member states to pursue reparations for historical wrongs. While the UN stresses that financial compensation alone is insufficient, it calls for a broad range of remedial measures, both financial and non-financial, along with structural changes. These measures are int...
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Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

By Nate Raymond and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S.
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President Trump Urges Senate to Pass Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 to End Daylight Saving Time

President Trump Urges Senate to Pass Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 to End Daylight Saving Time

President Trump is advocating for the permanent elimination of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and has urged the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. This bill, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Florida), aims to end the twice-yearly clock changes. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill in July, but its fate in the Senate remains uncertain. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) has expressed doubts about whether the legislation has sufficient support among senators. President Trump, in an August 4 post on Truth Social, described the practice of changing clocks as 'foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly,' stating that 'People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year.' If the Senate does not pass the bill before November 1, Americans will still observe the end of Daylight Saving Time for 2026, setting clocks back one hour.
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Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Support Manufacturing Workforce Training

Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Support Manufacturing Workforce Training

Bipartisan House Members Introduce Bill to Support Manufacturing Workforce Training