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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Diana DeGette (First District of Colorado)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement ahead of voting against the funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“DHS under Secretary Noem and President Trump is out of control. Federal immigration agents have beaten, detained, shot, and killed immigrants and American citizens. ICE must be defunded and dismantled, and I cannot support another dime to DHS until that happens.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Al Green (TX-9)

(Houston, TX) —On Friday, February 20, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s attempt to impose tariffs.

Congressman Al Green stated, “The Constitution is the foundation of our democracy, and the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States made clear that the President’s imposition of tariffs without congressional approval was unconstitutional. President Donald Trump continues to seek alternative routes to force tariffs, efforts that undermine the separation of powers and disregard the rule of law. These actions place real economic strain on everyday Americans through higher prices and increased uncertainty. Our democracy works best when leaders respect the constitution and govern according to it transparently as well as responsibly.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in his second term.

“Today’s ruling reaffirms that the most durable way to rebalance trade in favor of American workers isn’t tariffs by executive action: It’s Congress reasserting its power and passing them into law. A good place to start is my bipartisan Secure Trade Act, which includes a 10 percent baseline tariff,” Golden said.

“America’s broken trade order decimated domestic manufacturing and Maine’s heritage industries, all to uphold a system where we consume far more than we produce,” he added. “Tariffs remain a proven tool to restore balance and tilt the scales back in favor of American manufacturing. I remain committed to ensuring our country uses this tool — whether at the president’s direction or the Congress’s.” 

In its decision today, the Supreme Court ruled that two broad sets of tariffs implemented by President Trump under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), were unconstitutional. The first set were targeted against Canada, Mexico, and China in response to an emergency declaration regarding the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States. The second set included the president’s 10 percent baseline tariff and other “reciprocal tariffs” levied against dozens of countries, aimed at reducing the United States’ trade deficit. The Court ruled that the president cannot claim tariff authority under IEEPA. 

The Trump administration has already indicated it will seek other executive authorities to restore as many of the struck-down tariffs as it can. 

Golden has been a leading voice in the Democratic party for rebalancing America’s free trade agenda in favor of American workers and domestic manufacturing. His bipartisan Secure Trade Actwould codify a 10 percent tariff baseline on all imported goods while further elevating tariffs on some strategic goods from China and reducing foreign acquisition of American land and businesses. He previously authored similarlegislation in the 118th Congress, and has written extensively about the need for a stronger industrial base and the tariffs that would develop it.

In 2019, he was one of only 41 House members to vote against the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which he called “a missed opportunity to deliver real and lasting change” to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s reckless tariffs, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement:

“Congress, the American people, and now the Supreme Court have spoken: Michigan workers and businesses should not be forced to pay the price for Trump’s reckless, shoot-from-the-hip tariffs. From the start, Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs wreaked havoc on Michigan manufacturers, small businesses, and workers. Every day costs, including for groceries, increased for families making life more difficult.  

“We don’t need a Supreme Court ruling to know that Donald Trump abused his power—he does it all the time. Today’s decision to scale back Trump’s overreach reasserts Congress’s role in determining sweeping economic policy.

“My North Star will always be lowering costs, fighting back against Trump’s reckless policies, and making sure every Michigander has a chance to get ahead with a good-paying job.”

Recently, Stevens voted for a bipartisan House resolution to repeal Trump’s tariffs on Canada. She introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act to lower costs for Michiganders and prevent the President from unilaterally putting tariffs on food and other agricultural products. Just weeks after Stevens’ push, the Trump Administration announced it would back down on price hikes at the checkout counter.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement:

“Today, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that President Trump’s tariffs represent an unconstitutional expansion of executive power and that his reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country are illegal. After months of uncertainty caused by his shifting tariff policies, this decision marks an important step toward lowering costs for those in our state and across the country. 

“Today’s ruling is a powerful reminder of the weight of the rule of law. Upholding the coequal branches of government keeps our democracy stable. As Trump tries to consolidate powers reserved to Congress under Article I of the Constitution, this decision demonstrates that his authoritarian overreach will not be tolerated in the United States of America. There are constraints to Trump’s power, and we will not stand idly by and allow him to jeopardize our nation’s stability.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs:

“Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Constitution and Article I, which gives Congress the authority to set tariffs, and stops President Trump’s illegal and reckless attempt to impose his own import taxes. Trump’s tariffs have driven up prices for American families, small businesses, and farmers at a time when they are already feeling the crushing weight of higher costs on essential goods and services.

“I have signed onto numerous amicus briefs reaffirming that the power to impose tariffs belongs with Congress, not the President. The Supreme Court decision today correctly defends Congress’s Article I powers and reins in the President’s unlawful use of emergency authority.

“Not only have Trump’s tariffs driven up costs for Minnesotans, but they also have damaged relationships with our allies. In January, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a rousing speech at the World Economic Forum describing the rupture of a US-Canada relationship that has been destroyed by Trump and his chaotic tariffs. Canada is an ally, a partner, and for many—a good neighbor. I’m so glad this tariff dispute has been settled with our greatest ally. As a Minnesotan, the only friendly disagreements I want to have with our neighbors to the north are over who’s better at fishing, curling, and hockey.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington)

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:

“I am glad that the Supreme Court has taken action to strike down President Trump’s tariffs and lower prices for Americans since Republican leadership in Congress refused to do so. I will continue to lead legislative efforts to end pointless tariffs and bring down the cost of groceries, energy and health care. 

“Trump’s tariffs have kept grocery prices stickily high and caused real pain for Northwest Washington families and businesses, more so than in other parts of the country because of our close economic ties with British Columbia. American families and businesses are paying 90 percent of the economic burden of these tariffs, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Trump’s tariffs are reckless and stupid, and today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms they are also unconstitutional.

“The people I represent need relief from the President’s failing economic policies, and I will keep working to create jobs and lower costs in our communities.”

Today, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner in a 6-3 decision. Rep. Larsen supported an amicus brief in this case led by House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, which argued that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is not a tariff statute and that Congress did not intend or provide for the IEEPA to be used as a tariff statute.

Larsen Fights Against Tariffs

Rep. Larsen is a member of the New Democrat Coalition Trade and Tariffs Task Force and has been a leader in opposing the Trump administration’s tariffs. Last week, the House of Representatives voted on a resolution that Larsen cosponsored to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada. The resolution passed the House 219-211 with bipartisan support.

Last July, Larsen released a statement on how President Trump’s trade war is harming Northwest Washington businesses and tourism. In September, Larsen advocated for provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would study the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on military readiness and small businesses essential to the defense industrial base after he heard from companies that had to move work out of the U.S. because of uncertainty over tariffs.

Larsen has consistently pushed back against President Trump’s trade war with Canada and inflammatory statements against Canadian sovereignty. In March, he co-led resolutions that would end President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico after the Trump administration placed a 25% tariff on imports from both countries. In April, he co-led a resolution to end Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs and abuse of emergency authorities to impose tariffs. After the Senate failed to strike down tariffs on Canada in October, he released a statement slamming President Trump’s pointless trade war and how his tariffs have driven up costs for people in Northwest Washington.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York)

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement opposing U.S. use of military force against Iran and urging President Trump to continue engaging with Tehran diplomatically:

“We strongly oppose preemptive U.S. military action against Iran, which endangers U.S. personnel and risks drawing Israel and Gulf partners into a wider conflict. Absent a broader diplomatic framework, military strikes would be destabilizing, dangerous, and counterproductive to efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.

“Diplomacy is the most effective tool available to durably constrain Iran’s nuclear program and reduce the risk of a broader regional war. Renewed talks with Tehran show that a diplomatic path remains open, which President Trump should not abandon for a short-term, unauthorized show of military force that leaves Americans less secure.

“The Constitution is clear: decisions to go to war require Congressional authorization. If the President believes military action is necessary, he must come to Congress and make the case that it is in the national security interest of the United States to do so.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the scope of the President’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

“President Trump has committed to using every tool in the toolbox to ensure American companies can fairly compete in the global economy. Following today’s Supreme Court ruling, I look forward to working with the President and his administration to make sure Pennsylvania businesses can continue to do just that,” said Rep. Kelly. “As Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, I also look forward to working with my Congressional colleagues to craft common sense trade deals that not only allow American companies to participate in the global economy, but to dominate for years to come.”