Summary of HRES 302: Resolution of Inquiry on Tariffs and Economic Impact

Overview

This House Resolution (HRES 302) is a request for the President and the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives. The resolution seeks information related to the effects of newly-imposed tariffs and the activities of the Department of Government Efficiency on local economies and communities.

Key Provisions

• Requests the President to transmit to the House, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, all documents, records, communications, and other information in the President's possession relating to:
  1. The economic impact of newly-imposed tariffs on local communities and economies
  2. The activities and decisions of the Department of Government Efficiency, and how those activities have affected local jobs and businesses
• Directs the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit to the House, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, all documents, records, communications, and other information in their possession relating to the same topics.

Potential Impact

If passed, this resolution would compel the executive branch to provide information to the House of Representatives regarding the economic effects of recent tariffs and the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency. This information could inform future legislative actions and oversight related to trade policies, economic development, and the role of government agencies in shaping local economies.

The 14-day timeline for the information request suggests Congress is seeking this data on an expedited basis to potentially address these issues in the near future.

Procedural Details

• This is a House resolution, meaning it originates in and would be voted on by the House of Representatives.
• As a resolution of inquiry, it is a formal request for information from the executive branch that, if adopted, must be responded to within the specified timeframe.
• The resolution was introduced on April 8, 2025 and its current status is that it has been submitted in the House.