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Bill119th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2025Foreign Trade and International Finance
S.Res. 281

A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 17, 2025)

This resolution observes the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930 (also known as the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act) and expresses the view that this act was a significant contributor to the Great Depression. (The act raised U.S. tariffs to their highest levels since 1828 and was the last tariff act in which Congress set rates.)

What just happenedJun 17, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  • Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2025
  1. Jun 17, 2025IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)

  2. Jun 17, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930… — Informed