Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024

Legislation Details

Aims to strengthen the Department of Justice’s enforcement against trade-related crimes.
Defines “trade-related crimes” as violations related to evasion of duties, tariffs, import/export fees, and other trade regulations.
Establishes a task force or similar structure within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes.
Requires the Attorney General to create new positions for criminal trial attorneys and support personnel focused on trade-related crime investigations.
Mandates increased capabilities and capacity for prosecuting trade-related crimes, including health, safety, financial, and economic violations.
Encourages collaboration with other federal agencies, such as Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, for training and technical assistance.
Promotes multi-jurisdictional responses and partnerships with other countries to enhance investigation and prosecution efforts.
Ensures regular consultation among all components enforcing laws against trade-related crimes.
Allows for additional criminal prosecution or civil action against trade-related violations, independent of the Criminal Division’s litigation.
Requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the Department’s work on trade-related crimes, including statistics, funding utilization, and additional funding needs.