What does Preamble of HR 5446 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To limit the authority to impose duties on articles of food.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5446 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Tariffs on Groceries Act'.

What does LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE DUTIES ON ARTICLES OF FOOD. of HR 5446 do?

This section limits the President's authority to impose duties on articles of food. The President can only impose such duties if they transmit a request to Congress and Congress specifically approves it via an Act. This limitation does not apply to existing tariff-rate quotas on articles of food. “Articles of food” are defined as items used for food or drink for humans or animals, components of such items, and related agricultural supplies like seeds, fertilizers, and agro-chemicals.

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No Tariffs on Groceries Act — HR. 5446

Last updated: 9/17/2025 · Introduced: 9/17/2025

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the President's ability to impose tariffs on food and related agricultural supplies, requiring explicit Congressional approval via an Act.
The limitation does not apply to existing tariff-rate quotas on food items.
“Articles of food” includes items used for human or animal consumption, their components, and related agricultural supplies like seeds and fertilizers.

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