H.J.Res. 150House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

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H.J.Res. 150 would end the national emergency that President declared on April 2, 2025 under Executive Order 14257, which allowed the United States to impose worldwide tariffs. By terminating that emergency, the resolution stops the legal authority for those global tariffs and any related actions. The change affects U.S. trade policy and any businesses or foreign governments subject to those tariffs.

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Terminates the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025 under Executive Order 14257, effective when the resolution becomes law.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

February 17, 2026

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February 17, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

February 17, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 17, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 150

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 2026

Mr. Meeks submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622), the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, by the President in Executive Order 14257 (90 Fed. Reg. 15041) is terminated effective on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.