HR 32
(New Title) urging the United States Congress to review the efficacy of the tariff policies of earlier presidential administrations, including tariffs implemented during the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025.
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On the record
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| Status | PASSED |
|---|---|
| In the House | PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT |
| Introduced | 1/7/2026 |
| Floor date | 2/19/2026 |
| LSR number | 2725 |
| Local government impact | no |
| Committee code | H25 |
Where it stands
House: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
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Sponsors
Simpson, Alexis(D) Rock 33, Almy, Susan(D) Graf 17, Colby, Eleana(D) Merr 9, Lloyd, Christal(D) Hills 8, Long, Patrick(D) Hills 26, Perkins Kwoka, Rebecca(D) Rock 21, Rosenwald, Cindy(D) Hills 13, Wilhelm, Matthew(D) Hills 21
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.
What happened
Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.
- January 7, 2026Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- January 30, 2026Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:45 am GP 228
- February 6, 2026Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
- February 10, 2026Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0419h (NT) 02/06/2026 (Vote 15-2; CC)
- February 19, 2026Amendment # 2026-0419h: AA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0419h: MA VV 02/19/2026
Votes
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0419h
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Committee reports
Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.
Committee — OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
This measure urges the United States Congress to review the efficacy of relevant tariff policies. The amendment removed the specific mention of the current President and broadened the focus of the resolution to all recent administrations, not just the current one. An economic “emergency” was declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on April 2, 2025, resulting in an immediate 10 percent base tariff on all foreign goods imported and even higher tariffs on specified trading partners. The sudden increase in costs for these goods created a new burden for all granite staters, and particularly for low-income families. The higher costs for imported goods also created extra challenges for New Hampshire businesses. Of particular concern to many of our constituents are subsequent new tensions with our Canadian neighbors, as unlike most states, NH has an international border. Canadian tourism to NH was down 30% last year, thus taking a large toll on the many businesses who depend on visits from our northern friends. Some observers claim that 100,000 New Hampshire jobs are linked to international trade. The committee executive session for this resolution occurred on February 6th – Ronald Reagan’s birthday. It was pointed out that the Reagan administration pursued free trade and avoided the protectionism that invited trade wars, using targeted tariffs very sparingly. Our country subsequently enjoyed record economic growth in the 1980s. In the 1990s, the Clinton administration maintained similar trade policies and our nation continued to enjoy record prosperity. It was pointed out that a tariff is a tax, and that import costs are passed on to consumers. One member stated that “taxation is theft.” There was bipartisan consensus that light should be shined on this situation. Given economic developments since April 2, 2025, we felt it prudent to raise awareness and encourage multi-level discussion and review of relevant tariff policies, especially as they impact New Hampshire. Vote 15-2.
Hearings and recordings
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- January 30, 2026 at 10:45State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs public hearing recording 3:59:22–4:06:27, about 7 min (estimated)
- February 6, 2026 at 09:45State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs executive session recording 4:48:10–5:44:30, about 56 min (estimated)
- February 19, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
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