WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Taxpayer Union (NTU) today announced that Rep. Gallagher’s Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act was named one of ten “No Brainer” bills for Congress to pass in 2022. Each bill on this list has bipartisan support, has not been on a prior NTU “No Brainers” list, and is a common-sense solution to a real problem facing taxpayers.
The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust imports in the interest of national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
“For too long, Congress has ceded its constitutional power to the Executive branch on everything from spending to trade. The NTU is right: it should be a ‘no brainer’ for Congress to restore its own voice in the tariff process, particularly when it comes to our own national security,” said Rep. Gallagher.
What industry leaders in Northeast Wisconsin are saying:
Green Valley Dairy, John Jacobs IV
“As a national security expert, Congressman Gallagher understands the importance and value of Sec. 232. A critical component of this Bill is decentralizing the power and authority of implementing tariffs by rescinding the authority from the Executive Branch. With inflation near record highs, continued supply chain issues and global trade and stability in peril; we need to arm our representatives with the necessary tools to fight these challenges. Agriculture is at times uniquely affected by retaliatory tariffs. Congressman Gallagher understands this and we strongly support his efforts on the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2022.”
Team Industries, Inc., John Panetti, President & Owner
“Congressman Gallagher’s Bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is imperative to protect national security and independence of the United States, while minimizing any economic impacts on domestic businesses. Team Industries is in full support of this Bill; fighting against unfair trade practices. We applaud Congressman Gallagher for leading this effort.”
Engelwood Marketing Group and Nostalgia Products, Kevin Oak, CEO
“Our business like many others has been hit hard by heavy-handed tariffs that came down without warning. We commend the Congressman for his efforts to check the arbitrary imposition of additional tariffs and to create transparent and efficient exclusion processes for American companies.”
AmeriLux International, Kurt Voss, CEO
“I do agree with fighting unfair trade practices, but the power of implementing tariffs should not belong with the President. Companies like mine are the ones who end up paying for tariffs, and it hurts our business when these decisions are made quickly, without notice, and retroactively applied. As a deliberative body who weighs the pros and cons, Congress should be the branch of government approving tariffs. Not only is that what the Constitution says, but it gives companies ample time to react.”
