Bills · HR 3904
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3904Foreign Trade and International Finance
U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act
INTRO JUN 11· LAST ACTION JUN 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly impact the bicycle industry in the United States. By eliminating import taxes on bicycle parts, the government aims to reduce the cost burden on companies that assemble and manufacture bikes domestically. If successful, this could lead to more bicycles being made in the U.S., creating jobs in manufacturing and assembly, and potentially strengthening the domestic supply chain for bicycles.
Voters should care because it represents a targeted effort to boost American manufacturing and reduce reliance on fully imported products. If the bill achieves its goals, it could mean more economic activity and employment in certain regions. If it doesn't pass, the current import taxes on parts would remain, which could continue to make it challenging or more expensive for companies to produce bicycles in the U.S., potentially hindering job growth and domestic production efforts in this sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a temporary duty-free status for certain bicycle parts, accessories, and components imported for U.S. assembly or manufacturing.
This provision directly reduces the cost of materials for domestic bicycle producers, aiming to incentivize local production.
PROVISION 02
Requires importers to certify to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that the parts will be used for assembly or manufacturing of complete bicycles in the U.S.
This ensures that the tax break is used for its intended purpose of supporting domestic production, preventing misuse.
PROVISION 03
Excludes these duty-free parts from other additional duties, such as those imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, unless those duties are no longer effective.
This provides a comprehensive and clear cost reduction for qualifying parts, offering greater financial relief to manufacturers.
PROVISION 04
Mandates a report from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) within five years to assess the bill's effectiveness in increasing U.S. bicycle assembly and manufacturing.
This ensures accountability and provides data to determine if the policy is achieving its intended goals and whether adjustments are needed.
PROVISION 05
The duty suspension is effective for a 10-year period from the date the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear timeframe for the policy, allowing businesses to plan and providing an opportunity to review its impact.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
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YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 11
Introduced in House
JUN 11
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3904
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025
House BillHR 3904Foreign Trade and International Finance
U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act
INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
