Bill · S. 1293· Senate(119-S-1293)
No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Taxation Without Representation Act of 2025," aims to change how duties are placed on imported goods. It would require the President to get approval from Congress before imposing duties on articles coming into the United States. To do this, the President must submit a proposal including a rationale for the duty. Approval would then require a joint resolution being enacted into law. This requirement applies to various existing laws and trade agreements. However, it does not apply to the exclusion of all articles or specific types of articles from entering the country.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Increases transparency by requiring a formal rationale and legislative vote for new duties.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
Increases fiscal oversight by requiring legislative approval for the imposition of import duties.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
Increases stability and predictability in trade through required legislative approval of duties.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
Shifts power away from the President toward Congress, technically reducing unilateral executive authority.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Congressional Oversight: Under Section 2(a), the President would be required to submit a proposal and a rationale to Congress before imposing a duty, which ensures a formal explanation is provided.
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Legislative Check on Executive Power: Section 2(a)(2) requires that a joint resolution be enacted into law to approve a duty, meaning Congress must vote on the imposition of these taxes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Information Provided: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Improves Consumer Protection+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- 4/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate