Baby Hygiene Tax Relief Act (H.R. 4674)
July 23, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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If passed, this bill would prohibit the use of emergency economic powers to tax imported baby essentials like diapers, wipes, and soap, potentially affecting the retail cost of these items for families.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Parents and caregivers
The bill could influence the retail price of imported baby hygiene products by restricting the President's ability to impose specific import duties.
Importers of baby products
Importers would no longer be subject to duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for the listed baby items.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill prohibits the President from imposing duties on specific baby hygiene items under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- Existing duties on these items imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act must be terminated upon the bill's enactment.
- Any duties imposed under other authorities that are 'substantially similar' to those under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are rendered void.
- The list of covered items includes: diapers, diaper liners, diaper cream, diaper bags, changing tables, baby wipes, baby soap, baby shampoo, baby bathtubs, and baby towels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would prohibit the use of emergency economic powers to tax imported baby essentials like diapers, wipes, and soap, potentially affecting the retail cost of these items for families.
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Limiting Executive Trade Authority
The bill represents an attempt to constrain the President's use of emergency economic powers specifically regarding consumer goods for infants.
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