Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 281
A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.
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Introduced 2025-06-17Topic: economy jobsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis 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.)
Sponsors
- Maria Cantwell Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438) | refer |
| 2025-06-17 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |