What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14220 and any action taken or regulation issued by any agency pursuant to the order. This executive order, issued by President Donald J. Trump on February 25, 2025, directed the Department of Commerce to investigate the effects of copper imports on national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 authorizes the President to take action (e.g., impose tariffs) if Commerce determines that imports of a good threaten U.S. national security.
Action Timeline
2025-04-10
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-04-10
Introduced in House
2025-04-10
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.2873 pass?
HR.2873 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 45%.
What does HR.2873 do?
This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 14220 and any action taken or regulation issued by any agency pursuant to the order. This executive order, issued by President Donald J. Trump on February 25, 2025, directed the Department of Commerce to investigate the effects of copper imports on national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Section 232 authorizes the President to take action (e.g., impose tariffs) if Commerce determines that imports of a good threaten U.S. national security.
Who sponsored HR.2873?
HR.2873 was sponsored by Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 2873 IH: To continue Executive Order 14220 in effect indefinitely. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2873 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2025 Mrs. Miller-Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To continue Executive Order 14220 in effect indefinitely. 1. Executive Order 14220 Executive Order 14220, entitled Addressing the Threat to National Security From Imports of Copper (90 Fed. Reg. 11001; February 25, 2025), and any action taken or regulation issued by any agency pursuant to such Executive Order shall remain in effect.
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