Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Baby Sleep Tax Relief Act," aims to prevent and eliminate import duties on essential baby sleep items. It specifically prohibits the President from imposing new duties on these goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and requires the immediate termination of any such duties currently in effect. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any duties substantially similar to those imposed under IEEPA, but levied under other presidential authorities, shall also be rendered without force or effect. The items protected by this act include cribs, toddler beds, mattresses and bedding, bassinets, cradles, and baby monitors , ensuring these critical products remain free from specific import taxes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Taxation
Baby Sleep Tax Relief Act
USA119th CongressHR-4654| House
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation, known as the "Baby Sleep Tax Relief Act," aims to prevent and eliminate import duties on essential baby sleep items. It specifically prohibits the President from imposing new duties on these goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and requires the immediate termination of any such duties currently in effect. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any duties substantially similar to those imposed under IEEPA, but levied under other presidential authorities, shall also be rendered without force or effect. The items protected by this act include cribs, toddler beds, mattresses and bedding, bassinets, cradles, and baby monitors , ensuring these critical products remain free from specific import taxes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.