Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2026 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2027 Through 2035

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Mr. CRAPO.

I share my colleagues' support for ensuring that any administrative processes are efficient and easy to navigate, especially for small businesses, but this legislation is unnecessary. The bill would require the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to swiftly refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The CBP is already in the process of doing just that. In fact, yesterday, CBP launched its new portal through which importers of all sizes may file declarations requesting refunds. The portal is called the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries--the CAPE-- portal. This portal will help CBP manage the expected high volume of submissions to ensure that importers can track the refund process.

CBP is committed to helping the public navigate this portal. In fact, it released written guidance and is holding public webinars, including one held earlier today.

As CBP demonstrated to the satisfaction of the U.S. Court of International Trade, this is a necessary process given the complexities of tariff refund calculations. By all accounts, CBP is now expeditiously complying with the court's order.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.

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