S.RES. 281In CommitteeFOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Key facts
Introduced: Jun 17, 2025
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 3
Congress: 119th
Latest action · Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)
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.)
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Jun 17, 2025Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3437-3438)
- Jun 17, 2025Introduced in Senate
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