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Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3913| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a dedicated task force within the administering authority to proactively identify and address unfair trade practices. The task force's core mission is to conduct research to pinpoint potential countervailable subsidies and dumping that may be causing or threatening material injury to domestic industries, as well as to detect the circumvention of existing antidumping or countervailing duty orders. To achieve this, the task force will continuously monitor trade flows, government and industry data, and price fluctuations, while also conducting background research on foreign companies and government subsidies. It is mandated to consult with relevant federal agencies like the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and to engage directly with affected U.S. industries. A significant focus of the task force will be to prioritize cases that affect small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Upon identifying potential issues, the task force will make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade regarding the initiation of formal investigations. Information regarding the task force's activities will remain confidential until a decision is made to launch an official investigation or inquiry.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-564
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1510
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-564
    Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1510
    Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021


  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3913| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This bill establishes a dedicated task force within the administering authority to proactively identify and address unfair trade practices. The task force's core mission is to conduct research to pinpoint potential countervailable subsidies and dumping that may be causing or threatening material injury to domestic industries, as well as to detect the circumvention of existing antidumping or countervailing duty orders. To achieve this, the task force will continuously monitor trade flows, government and industry data, and price fluctuations, while also conducting background research on foreign companies and government subsidies. It is mandated to consult with relevant federal agencies like the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and to engage directly with affected U.S. industries. A significant focus of the task force will be to prioritize cases that affect small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Upon identifying potential issues, the task force will make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade regarding the initiation of formal investigations. Information regarding the task force's activities will remain confidential until a decision is made to launch an official investigation or inquiry.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-564
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1510
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-564
    Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1510
    Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2021


  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Finance Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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