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U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) has voiced criticism of President Trump’s recent tariff actions, declaring they are “not what we voted for.” In response, he announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at limiting the president’s power to unilaterally impose tariffs.
Bacon, who has taken a firm stance in support of Ukraine and backed the formation of the January 6 Committee, cited concerns from Wall Street in his push for the bill. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, he asserted, “It’s time that Congress restores its authorities here.”
Highlighting constitutional principles, Bacon emphasized that the legislative branch is granted control over taxes and tariffs. He said the founding document is “clear” in assigning that responsibility to Congress, and that delegating some of that power to the executive was a “mistake.”
A similar effort is already underway in the Senate, led by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who are backing a proposal to return oversight of trade decisions to Congress. Bacon’s bill in the House is designed to complement their legislation. Known as the Trade Review Act of 2025, the measure would require the president to give Congress 48 hours’ notice before introducing or raising tariffs.
Under the proposed law, lawmakers would be able to draft a joint resolution in response, and the White House would need to provide an analysis explaining the potential economic impact. “I enjoyed listening to Senator Cantwell,” Bacon said during the broadcast. “I support the legislation that Senator Grassley, Senator Cantwell, we have a total of seven Republicans in the Senate, and I have some beginning support on the House side, which we’ll unveil tomorrow.”
Bacon acknowledged the challenges ahead: “It will be harder to pass this in the House. No doubt. I think if we get 60 votes in the Senate, they’ll put pressure on the House to look at this.” He added that worsening market conditions could build momentum: “If we continue to see the stock market go a certain direction, or if we see inflation or unemployment shift in a bad way, I think then this bill becomes a very viable bill.” He concluded, “So it will not pass tomorrow, or maybe in the next couple of weeks, but this will be in the queue that we can use, and it’s time that Congress restores its authorities here.”
Senator Cantwell also appeared on Face the Nation and expressed optimism about the bipartisan support her bill is receiving. She noted the backing of seven Senate Republicans and said financial markets had responded well. “Normally you don’t get first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have,” Cantwell observed.