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. 
