 After the Supreme Court threw out Trump’s “emergency” tariffs on Friday, Horsford quickly introduced legislation to refund small businesses that were forced to pay illegal tariffs and customs duties.
Horsford’s RELIEF Act would require the Administration to reimburse businesses within 90 days of becoming law – saving Nevada small businesses from having to individually apply or formally protest for relief.
DCCC Spokesperson Lindsay Reilly:
“Steven Horsford is a champion for Nevada’s small businesses and workers. Almost immediately after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s reckless tariffs, Horsford got to work to help jumpstart relief for Nevada businesses crushed by high prices. He’s focused on solutions that’ll put money back in the pockets of hardworking Nevadans.”
Read the reporting for yourself…
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- The Supreme Court’s smackdown of the Trump tariffs left open how businesses would be refunded. Dissenting Justice Brett Kavanaugh openly suggested in his opinion that such a process would be a “mess.”
- On Friday afternoon, just hours after the Supreme Court announced its decision, a pair of House Democrats offered their own measure to address the refund issue.
- Under the bill… CBP would have only 90 days to reimburse businesses. Of note, the bill says importers should not have to formally submit an application to get a refund.
- In a statement, Horsford said, “When the government takes money without proper authority, it doesn’t get to keep it.”
- “It’s time to return the money and begin repairing the damage [caused] by this reckless trade policy,” he continued.
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