Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from India.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 134

119th Congress

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from India.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Ross

D - NC

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This joint resolution invokes the National Emergencies Act to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump via Executive Order 14329 on August 6, 2025, which was used to impose tariffs on imports from India. If passed, it would end the emergency authority basis for the India-specific duties.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution invokes the National Emergencies Act to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump via Executive Order 14329 on August 6, 2025, which was used to impose tariffs on imports from India. If passed, it would end the emergency authority basis for the India-specific duties.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Terminates national emergency declared August 6, 2025 via EO 14329
Uses Section 202 of National Emergencies Act termination authority
Would remove emergency justification for India import duties
Sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross with Democratic cosponsors
Reflects congressional pushback on executive tariff powers
Part of broader debate on trade policy and emergency authorities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

US importers of Indian goods would see tariff relief if emergency is terminated. Indian exporters and businesses trading with US face uncertainty. Congress reasserts trade authority versus executive emergency powers. Could affect US-India diplomatic and economic relations. Similar challenges may arise for other tariff emergencies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

134, 119th Congress (2025). "Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from India.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-134