FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 8th, 2025

 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343

Paul and Wyden  Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Reassert Congressional Authority Over Tax Policy

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bipartisan resolution to terminate a national emergency declaration used to impose broad tariffs on goods imported into the United States. The resolution reasserts Congress’s constitutional authority over tax policy by ending the emergency powers used to bypass legislative oversight.

“Tariffs are taxes, and the power to tax belongs to Congress—not the president. Our Founders were clear: tax policy should never rest in the hands of one person. Abusing emergency powers to impose blanket tariffs not only drives up costs for American families but also tramples on the Constitution. It’s time Congress reasserts its authority and restores the balance of power.” Said Dr. Paul

The resolution would end the emergency declared in Executive Order 14257, which enabled tariffs of up to 49% on a wide range of imported goods. American consumers will face higher costs, and U.S. manufacturers and farmers will be hit by retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments once the tariffs go into effect.

Dr. Paul has consistently opposed the use of emergency declarations to circumvent Congress, especially when those actions have broad and lasting economic impact. This resolution is part of his ongoing effort to protect constitutional checks and balances and ensure Congress—not the Executive Branch—sets the nation’s tax policy.

Read the resolution HERE.

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