H.R. 1869 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. AI-read
What it does
This bill requires the Department of Justice to establish a task force, program, or other similar structure within its Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Mar 5, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
What members said about it
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Following House passage of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s (IA-02) bipartisan bill, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act, manufacturers and industry leaders are applauding the legislation to…
“The PAIL Act enjoys broad, bipartisan support because it addresses a problem that affects manufacturers, farmers, and workers across every state and every industry…We are especially grateful for Representative Ashley Hinson's consistent, sustained leadership on this issue. Her continued advocacy for American…”
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HOUSE PASSES RILEY BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON CHINA, PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS
The United States House of Representatives has passed the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act (H.R.1869), bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Representative Josh Riley (NY-19) to crack down on…
“Growing up in Endicott, I watched my family and neighbors struggle because of bad trade deals that shipped our jobs overseas to countries like China. Meanwhile, these same countries have been allowed to get away with breaking our trade laws through dumping, fraud, duty evasion, and more – further undermining American…”
Latest action
Sep 14, 2026 · Received in the Senate.