Mark Amodei (R-NV)
To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand.
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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 proposes to impose a 30 percent duty on sheep and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. The duty would be applied in addition to any other applicable duties. This requirement begins 30 days after the Act is enacted. The bill defines specific terms including lamb, lamb product, sheep, sheep product, and wool.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The duty provides protection for domestic sheep and lamb farmers against imported goods.
- Scored +5
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?
The bill imposes a 30 percent duty on sheep and lamb products from Australia and New Zealand, which increases costs for importers and corporations involved in those supply chains.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Domestic sheep and lamb producers may benefit from reduced competition from Australian and New Zealander imports.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill creates a trade barrier by imposing a significant 30 percent duty on specific products from Australia and New Zealand.
- Scored -4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Imposing unilateral duties on key allies like Australia and New Zealand can strain diplomatic and trade relationships.
- Scored -2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Increased duties on food products like lamb may lead to higher prices for consumers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people listed within the text of this bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Imposition of a 30 percent duty: The bill requires the President to impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand, which would be in addition to other applicable duties (Section 1(a)).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill creates a trade barrier by imposing a significant 30 percent duty on specific products from Australia and New Zealand. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Imposing unilateral duties on key allies like Australia and New Zealand can strain diplomatic and trade relationships.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The duty provides protection for domestic sheep and lamb farmers against imported goods. Would business owners be better off under this? — Domestic sheep and lamb producers may benefit from reduced competition from Australian and New Zealander imports. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased duties on food products like lamb may lead to higher prices for consumers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The bill imposes a 30 percent duty on sheep and lamb products from Australia and New Zealand, which increases costs for importers and corporations involved in those supply chains. Is this likely to create jobs? — The duty on foreign sheep products may provide a competitive advantage to domestic livestock producers, potentially leading to increased domestic jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The imposition of new duties can act as a trade barrier that may dampen trade volume and economic activity.
- 2/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah