The main purpose of this legislation, known as the "No Tariffs on Groceries Act," is to restrict the government's ability to impose tariffs, or taxes, on food items. The goal is to protect consumers from potential increases in food prices that could result from such tariffs. Key provisions of the law state that the President cannot impose new duties on food articles without first requesting approval from Congress. This means that any proposed tariffs on food must be specifically approved by a law passed by Congress.