What does Preamble of HR 7736 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes,' aims to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 26, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7736 do?

This bill is formally titled the Restoring Economic Lifelines for Independent Enterprises and Family Businesses Act.

What does REFUND REQUIRED. of HR 7736 do?

This section requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to liquidate or reliquidate entries and refund tariff or duty amounts collected on or after January 1, 2025. The refunds apply to amounts collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Importers of record are eligible for refunds without needing to file an application or protest. The Commissioner will use available information to calculate and disburse the owed amounts. For the purposes of this section, 'entry' includes a withdrawal from warehouse for consumption.

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RELIEF Act — HR. 7736

Last updated: 2/26/2026 · Introduced: 2/26/2026

Author: Steven Horsford (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to refund tariffs collected since January 1, 2025, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Eligible importers can receive these refunds automatically, without needing to file applications or protests.
The refunds apply to entries, including withdrawals from warehouse for consumption.

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