HR 5446119th CongressIntroduced

No Tariffs on Groceries Act

Introduced: Sep 17, 2025

Economy & Taxes

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The No Tariffs on Groceries Act would restrict the President's authority to impose new tariffs on food-related products without explicit Congressional approval. Under this bill, the President would be required to submit a formal request to Congress before imposing any new duties on food items, and Congress would need to pass legislation specifically approving such tariffs. The bill aims to prevent unilateral executive action on food tariffs while preserving existing tariff-rate quotas that are already in place.

Key Points

1Requires the President to obtain Congressional approval before imposing any new tariffs on food articles
2Establishes a two-step process: Presidential transmission of a tariff request followed by Congressional approval through legislation
3Exempts existing tariff-rate quotas from this new limitation, allowing current food import quota systems to continue operating
4Defines "articles of food" broadly to include food and drink for humans and animals, components used in food production, and agricultural inputs
5Covers seeds, fertilizers, manures, and agro-chemicals under the definition of food articles subject to this restriction

Impact Areas

Executive Authority: Significantly limits Presidential power to unilaterally impose food tariffs, shifting authority to CongressFood Prices: Could prevent sudden tariff-related increases in grocery costs by requiring legislative deliberation before new food dutiesAgricultural Sector: Affects farmers and food producers who rely on imported seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputsInternational Trade: May impact trade negotiations where food tariffs are used as bargaining tools or retaliatory measuresLegislative Process: Increases Congressional oversight and involvement in trade policy decisions specifically related to food security

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