119-HJRES-134 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

Ends the August 6, 2025 emergency behind the extra 25% tariff on Indian goods tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil. [2]The White House — Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of…[3]Justia / Federal Register reprint (U.S. CBP) — Notice of Implementation of Addi…

What It Does

The resolution uses Section 202 of the National Emergencies Act to terminate the specific emergency declared by Executive Order 14329. Ending that emergency would shut off the emergency-based authority used to levy an additional 25% duty on imports from India, unless those duties were continued under some other law. [4]Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School) — 50 U.S.C. § 1622 — National…[2]The White House — Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of…[3]Justia / Federal Register reprint (U.S. CBP) — Notice of Implementation of Addi…

Why It Matters

• If enacted, it could remove the emergency-based tariff surcharge that raises costs on many Indian imports, affecting U.S. importers and consumers who buy those goods. [3]Justia / Federal Register reprint (U.S. CBP) — Notice of Implementation of Addi…
• It would also signal a policy shift in how the U.S. pressures countries that buy Russian oil, potentially easing recent strains in U.S.–India trade relations. [2]The White House — Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of…

Who’s For It

• Sponsors: Rep. Deborah Ross (D‑NC) with cosponsors Rep. Marc Veasey (D‑TX) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D‑IL). [1]Congress.gov / Library of Congress — H.J.Res.134 — 119th Congress: Terminating…
• Formal statements or organized endorsements have not yet been posted on Congress.gov as of December 14, 2025. [1]Congress.gov / Library of Congress — H.J.Res.134 — 119th Congress: Terminating…

Who’s Against It

• The White House used Executive Order 14329 to justify the added tariffs, arguing they are needed to address the ongoing national emergency related to Russia; supporters of that policy would likely oppose ending the emergency. [2]The White House — Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of…
• Public, on‑the‑record opposition to this specific resolution has not been clearly documented yet. (This may change as the bill moves.)

What’s Next

As of December 12, 2025, the resolution is introduced and referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. To take effect, it must pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President (or pass over a veto). [1]Congress.gov / Library of Congress — H.J.Res.134 — 119th Congress: Terminating…[4]Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School) — 50 U.S.C. § 1622 — National…