SRES 281 119th Congress Senate In Committee

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

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438) · Jun 17, 2025

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Legislative Summary

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.)

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Independent · WA
Cosponsors (3)
Sen. ShaheenSen. WelchSen. Klobuchar

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