What does Preamble of S 3913 do?

This bill establishes a task force. The task force is intended to identify potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention with respect to trade.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3913 do?

This bill is formally titled the Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026.

What does TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL COUNTERVAILABLE SUBSIDIES, of S 3913 do?

This section establishes a task force within the administering authority to identify potential countervailable subsidies and dumping impacting U.S. industries. The task force will research and recommend actions to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade regarding investigations under the Tariff Act of 1930. The task force is tasked with monitoring trade flows, government data, and other relevant information to detect potential circumvention of existing duty orders. The task force will conduct background research on foreign companies' production and pricing practices, as well as foreign government subsidies. The task force will consult with agencies like the United States International Trade Commission and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Cases affecting small and medium-sized businesses in the United States will be prioritized. The task force must consult with U.S. industries regarding potential countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention. Information related to the task force's activities will not be disclosed unless an investigation or inquiry is initiated under the Tariff Act of 1930.

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Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026 — S. 3913

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Gary Peters (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a task force to identify potential unfair trade practices, including countervailable subsidies, dumping, and circumvention of existing duty orders.
The task force will research foreign companies' practices, government subsidies, and trade flows, prioritizing cases affecting small and medium-sized U.S. businesses.
The task force will recommend actions to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and consult with agencies like the United States International Trade Commission and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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