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S.Res. 281·FederalIn CommitteeTaxation

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

Sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)Introduced June 17, 2025Read full text ↗

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.)

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