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To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

USA119th CongressHR-4930| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2025
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (6)
Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to significantly expand the sharing of information related to suspected intellectual property rights (IPR) violations in trade. It revises the standard for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share such information from "suspects" to "has a reasonable suspicion ," making it easier to initiate information sharing. The legislation broadens the scope of information that can be shared, including details about packing materials and shipping containers , in addition to the merchandise itself. Crucially, it authorizes CBP to provide nonpublic information generated by entities like online marketplaces , freight forwarders, or other platforms involved in the sale or importation of goods. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of recipients to include "any other party with an interest in the merchandise," as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, fostering greater collaboration in combating IPR infringement.

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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2677
Introduced in Senate
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
Dec 30, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2677
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 30, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.


  • December 30, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-2677: A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Customs enforcementGovernment information and archivesIntellectual property

To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.

USA119th CongressHR-4930| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2025
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to significantly expand the sharing of information related to suspected intellectual property rights (IPR) violations in trade. It revises the standard for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share such information from "suspects" to "has a reasonable suspicion ," making it easier to initiate information sharing. The legislation broadens the scope of information that can be shared, including details about packing materials and shipping containers , in addition to the merchandise itself. Crucially, it authorizes CBP to provide nonpublic information generated by entities like online marketplaces , freight forwarders, or other platforms involved in the sale or importation of goods. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of recipients to include "any other party with an interest in the merchandise," as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, fostering greater collaboration in combating IPR infringement.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2677
Introduced in Senate
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 30, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.
Dec 30, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415.
  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2677
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • December 10, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 30, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361.


  • December 30, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415.
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (6)
Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • S 119-2677: A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Customs enforcementGovernment information and archivesIntellectual property