What does Preamble of HR 5153 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Tariff Trust Fund to be used for deficit reduction purposes, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5153 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Tariff Revenue Used to Secure Tomorrow Act' or the 'TRUST Act'.

What does TARIFF TRUST FUND. of HR 5153 do?

A 'Tariff Trust Fund' is established within the U.S. Treasury. If the United States has budget deficits in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, duty collections exceeding those of 2025 will be deposited into the Fund. Funds deposited in the Tariff Trust Fund must be transferred to the general fund and used solely for deficit reduction. This Act takes effect upon enactment and applies to duties collected on or after October 1, 2025.

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TRUST Act — HR. 5153

Last updated: 9/4/2025 · Introduced: 9/4/2025

Author: Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a 'Tariff Trust Fund' within the U.S. Treasury to receive excess duty collections.
If the U.S. has budget deficits in 2026 and 2027, funds exceeding 2025 duty collections will be deposited into the Fund.
The Tariff Trust Fund will transfer its funds to the general fund for deficit reduction purposes.

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