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Truth in Tariffs Act

USA119th CongressS-1741| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Truth in Tariffs Act" seeks to enhance consumer transparency by requiring sellers to clearly disclose the portion of a good's price that results from specific tariffs. This disclosure, termed a "tariff surcharge," must be displayed conspicuously to the consumer. The mandate applies to tariffs, including rate changes, that were imposed on an emergency or discretionary basis by the President and took effect on or after January 20, 2025. However, small business concerns are explicitly exempted from this transparency requirement. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these provisions, treating any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC also has the authority to issue regulations necessary to implement the act.
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Timeline
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3306
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2897)
  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3306
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2897)

Truth in Tariffs Act

USA119th CongressS-1741| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
The "Truth in Tariffs Act" seeks to enhance consumer transparency by requiring sellers to clearly disclose the portion of a good's price that results from specific tariffs. This disclosure, termed a "tariff surcharge," must be displayed conspicuously to the consumer. The mandate applies to tariffs, including rate changes, that were imposed on an emergency or discretionary basis by the President and took effect on or after January 20, 2025. However, small business concerns are explicitly exempted from this transparency requirement. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these provisions, treating any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC also has the authority to issue regulations necessary to implement the act.
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Timeline
May 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3306
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2897)
  • May 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3306
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2897)
Charles E. Schumer

Charles E. Schumer

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted