Jimmy Gomez (D-CA)
Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act
A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Baby Clothing Tax Relief Act," aims to stop the President from imposing certain duties on baby clothing items. It specifically prohibits the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to tax these goods. Additionally, it requires the termination of any such duties that are already in effect. The bill also targets duties imposed under other authorities that are substantially similar to those under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The protected items include a variety of baby garments, shoes, and accessories.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Does this cut taxes for middle-income families?
The bill reduces costs for families by terminating duties on various baby clothing items.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The bill lowers the cost of essential clothing and accessories for infants.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill reduces the cost of baby essentials, providing relief to low-income families.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill limits the President's unilateral authority to impose duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal revenue by prohibiting and terminating the collection of duties on baby clothing.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of existing duties: The bill requires the President to terminate any currently active duties on specified baby items under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (Section 2(a)(2)). This would stop existing taxes on these goods.
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Protection against future duties: The President is prohibited from imposing new duties on the listed baby items via the International Emergency economic Powers Act (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Broad coverage of clothing categories: The relief applies to a wide range of baby items, including garments, accessories, socks, booties, shoes, shirts, blouses, pants, trousers, swimsuits, sweaters, dresses, onesies, bodysuits, and hats (Section 3).
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Closing loopholes: The bill ensures that duties imposed through other authorities similar to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act also have no force or effect (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill lowers the cost of essential clothing and accessories for infants. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill reduces the cost of baby essentials, providing relief to low-income families. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill lowers the price of various baby clothing items, providing financial relief to middle-income families.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — The bill reduces costs for families by terminating duties on various baby clothing items. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal revenue by prohibiting and terminating the collection of duties on baby clothing.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill limits the President's unilateral authority to impose duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill facilitates easier trade by removing duty barriers on infant apparel items.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides slight financial relief to families by removing taxes on essential baby goods.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Derek TranDemocrat · California