National Security Tariff Authorization Act of 2026

Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the "National Security Tariff Authorization Act of 2026." Section 2. Findings. Congress finds that imports of aluminum, steel, and copper threaten to impair the national security of the United States as defined in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862). The President is authorized to impose tariffs on such imports only after a formal investigation by the Secretary of Commerce and a joint resolution of Congress approving the tariff schedule. Section 3. Tariff Authority. (a) The President may, upon receipt of a report from the Secretary of Commerce finding that imports of aluminum, steel, or copper threaten national security, and after a joint resolution of Congress approving such finding, impose tariffs not exceeding 25 percent ad valorem on such imports. (b) Tariffs imposed under this section shall be applied uniformly to all countries unless the President determines, with congressional approval, that a country is a major trading partner and has taken steps to eliminate unfair trade practices. Section 4. Duration and Sunset. (a) Tariffs imposed under this Act shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed five years from the date of imposition. (b) The President may extend tariffs for additional five-year periods only upon a new investigation and joint resolution of Congress. Section 5. Oversight. The Government Accountability Office shall submit an annual report to Congress on the economic impact of tariffs imposed under this Act, including effects on domestic industries, consumers, and employment. Section 6. Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by a tariff imposed under this Act may challenge the tariff in the United States Court of International Trade within 90 days of its imposition. The court shall review whether the tariff is consistent with this Act and the Constitution. Section 7. Funding. The costs of administering this Act shall be paid from the Customs and Border Protection Salaries and Expenses Account, with an additional appropriation of $50 million per fiscal year for the duration of the Act.