SRES 281 119th Congress

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

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

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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.)

Actions

2025-06-17T00:00:00

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

2025-06-17T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

Policy Areas

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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