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H.R. 1869

Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026

📅 Aug 27, 2026
Summary:
• Establishes a task force within the Department of Justice Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes, including duty evasion, trade-based money laundering, and smuggling
• Requires the Attorney General to increase capabilities and capacity to prosecute trade-related crimes and create new positions for criminal trial attorneys and support personnel
• Authorizes $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, with at least 80 percent to be used by the Criminal Division for criminal prosecution of trade crimes
Additional Details:
• Requires the task force to participate in training with Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other Federal agencies, and develop multi-jurisdictional partnerships with trading partner countries
• Mandates annual reports to Congress beginning one year after enactment, including statistics on publicly charged trade-related crimes, funding utilization, and estimates of additional funding needed
• Specifies that the new structure must be established within 120 days after appropriations are made available and coordinated by a supervisory criminal trial attorney selected by the Assistant Attorney General
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