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).
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