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H.R. 4930 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
7 members · Left 0 · Center 2 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Moore, Blake D. (R-UT) (Introduced 08/08/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.37 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 7 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 04/28/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (12/30/2025)
This bill expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to provide information to certain persons (e.g., trademark or copyright owners) regarding suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Under current law, if CBP suspects that merchandise is being imported in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws, it may request assistance from specified persons when determining whether the merchandise is imported in violation of these laws. To permit the party to conduct examination and testing, CBP must provide them with specified information that appears on the merchandise and its packaging and labels.
This bill (1) expands the definition of person to allow CBP to request assistance from any other appropriate party with an interest in the imported merchandise, and (2) expands the scope of information that CBP is authorized to share with others to include information on and images of packing materials and containers.
The bill allows CBP to request this assistance if it has a reasonable suspicion (currently, suspects) that the merchandise being imported is in violation of certain trademark and copyright laws.
Additionally, CBP may provide a person with nonpublic information about the imported merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale, importation, or facilitation of the merchandise into the United States and has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by CBP. CBP must provide the person with notification of the transmitted information.
119 HR 4930 EH: To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. U.S. House of Representatives 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. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4930
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
1.Sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rightsSection 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is amended— (1)in subsection (a)— (A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking suspects and inserting has a reasonable suspicion; (B)in paragraph (1)— (i)by inserting , packing materials, containers, after its packaging the first place it appears; (ii)by striking and its packaging and labels after images of the merchandise and inserting , its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels; and (iii)by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (C)in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (D)by adding at the end the following: (3)may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise, or the facilitation thereof, into the United States that has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and (4)in the case of the provision of nonpublic information described in paragraph (3), shall provide to the person notification of the information transmitted, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ; and (2)in subsection (b)— (A)in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C)by adding at the end the following: (5)any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner.. Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4930 IH: To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-08-08 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 CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 4930
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8, 2025 Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself and Mr. Schneider) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. 1. Sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights Section 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking suspects and inserting has a reasonable suspicion; (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting , packing materials, shipping containers, after its packaging each place it appears; and (ii) by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ; and; and (D) by adding at the end the following: (3) may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was— (A) generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, an express consignment operator, a freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise into the United States or the facilitation of such sale or importation; and (B) provided to, shared with, or obtained by, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (5) any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner. .
119 HR 4930 : To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-28 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. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4930IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 28, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.1.Sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rightsSection 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking suspects and inserting has a reasonable suspicion;(B)in paragraph (1)—(i)by inserting , packing materials, containers, after its packaging the first place it appears; (ii)by striking and its packaging and labels after images of the merchandise and inserting , its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels; and(iii)by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(C)in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(D)by adding at the end the following:(3)may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise, or the facilitation thereof, into the United States that has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and(4)in the case of the provision of nonpublic information described in paragraph (3), shall provide to the person notification of the information transmitted, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ; and(2)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(B)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(5)any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner..Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4930 RH: To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-30 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 361119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4930[Report No. 119–415]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESAugust 8, 2025Mr. Moore of Utah (for himself and Mr. Schneider) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansDecember 30, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Vindman, Mr. Carey, and Mr. KustoffDecember 30, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on August 8, 2025A BILLTo expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.1.Sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rightsSection 628A of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1628a) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking suspects and inserting has a reasonable suspicion;(B)in paragraph (1)—(i)by inserting , packing materials, containers, after its packaging the first place it appears; (ii)by striking and its packaging and labels after images of the merchandise and inserting , its packaging, packing materials, containers, and labels; and(iii)by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(C)in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and(D)by adding at the end the following:(3)may provide to the person nonpublic information about the merchandise that was generated by an online marketplace or other similar market platform, express consignment operator, freight forwarder, or any other entity that plays a role in the sale or importation of merchandise, or the facilitation thereof, into the United States that has been provided to, shared with, or obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and(4)in the case of the provision of nonpublic information described in paragraph (3), shall provide to the person notification of the information transmitted, in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. ; and(2)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (3), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(B)in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(C)by adding at the end the following:(5)any other party with an interest in the merchandise, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner..December 30, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 08/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 08/08/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 12/10/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 12/10/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0. |
| 12/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415. |
| 12/30/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-415. |
| 12/30/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 361. |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Moore (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3098-3100) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4930. |
| 04/27/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3098-3099) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3098-3099) |
| 04/27/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 04/28/2026 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 12/30/2025 Reported By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 12/10/2025 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 08/08/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
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