Tim Scott (R-SC)
Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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
The Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2026 aims to clarify tariff treatments for goods in U.S. foreign-trade zones. It focuses on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and the Foreign Trade Zones Act. The bill allows certain merchandise that is manufactured or changed in condition within these zones to enter free of duty when exported to USMCA party territories. Its stated goals are to support U.S. competitiveness in distribution and manufacturing. Additionally, it aims to create and preserve jobs within the United States.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Would business owners be better off under this?
Directly benefits manufacturing and distribution business owners by reducing tariff costs.
- Scored +6
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Facilitates more efficient export of goods from US foreign-trade zones to USMCA partners.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill explicitly states its purpose is to create and preserve jobs in the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Creation and Preservation: Section 2 states the purpose of the Act is to create and preserve jobs in the United States.
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Increased Competitiveness: Section 2 notes that the Act is intended to support United States competitiveness in manufacturing and distribution.
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Duty-Free Entry: Section 3(a) and 3(b) allow specific merchandise, including components, that are manufactured or changed in condition in a foreign-trade zone to enter free of duty when exported to a Party to the USMCA.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill explicitly states its purpose is to create and preserve jobs in the United States. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Supports U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing and distribution, likely stimulating growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Provides regulatory and tariff relief for businesses utilizing foreign-trade zones. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — Reduces costs for small businesses operating in foreign-trade zones by allowing duty-free entry for certain exports.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Directly benefits manufacturing and distribution business owners by reducing tariff costs. Would union members be better off under this? — Potential benefit if the preserve/create jobs goal leads to more stable industrial employment.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Facilitates more efficient export of goods from US foreign-trade zones to USMCA partners. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Strengthens trade relations with USMCA parties by simplifying tariff procedures.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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