H.R. 5446: No Tariffs on Groceries Act

This bill, titled the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, is designed to limit the authority of the President of the United States regarding the imposition of tariffs on food-related items. Here are the key points of the proposed legislation:

Short Title

The bill can be referred to as the No Tariffs on Groceries Act.

Limitation on Authority to Impose Duties on Articles of Food

The bill specifies that the President cannot impose new tariffs on articles of food unless the following conditions are met:

• The President must send a request to Congress to impose such tariffs.
• This request must be approved by Congress through a specific Act.

Exception

It is important to note that this limitation does not apply to existing tariff-rate quotas on articles of food. This means that any current quotas already in place will remain unaffected by this legislation.

Definition of Articles of Food

The bill defines "articles of food" to include:

• Items used for food or drink for humans or animals.
• Components used in the production of food or drink for humans or animals.
• Seeds, fertilizers, manures, and agro-chemicals.

Legislative History

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2025, by Representative Ms. Stevens and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.

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