To direct the Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury to refund American consumers for increased costs resulting from tariffs imposed without congressional authorization, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7646 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the U.S. Treasury Department to refund money to American consumers who have paid higher prices due to tariffs that were imposed without approval from Congress. The bill is based on the premise that certain tariffs were put in place without following the proper legal process that requires congressional authorization. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would directly affect American consumers who purchased goods subject to these tariffs, potentially allowing them to recoup increased costs they paid. It would also affect the federal government, which would need to identify affected consumers and process refunds.

The bill's exact mechanisms for determining who qualifies for refunds and how much they would receive are not detailed in the available information provided. **Current Status** As of now, HR 7646 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat from Texas. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass through committee review, receive a House vote, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.