A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

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Bill ID: 119/sjres/37
Last Updated: December 4, 2025

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

ID: K000384

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The bill

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

SJRES. 37, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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The money

$138,300 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, where our esteemed leaders pretend to care about the well-being of the nation while secretly serving their true masters – special interests and their own egos.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, the noble goal of terminating a national emergency declared by the President. How quaint. In reality, this bill is just a Band-Aid on a festering wound, attempting to rectify a previous case of presidential overreach while ignoring the underlying disease: protectionism and crony capitalism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill simply repeals the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14193, which imposed duties on articles imported from Canada. Wow, what a bold move – undoing a previous mistake without addressing the root cause. It's like treating a patient with a tourniquet for a severed limb instead of actually fixing the underlying issue.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: Canadian importers and exporters, American businesses that rely on cheap Canadian goods, and of course, the all-powerful lobbying groups representing these interests. Meanwhile, the average voter remains blissfully ignorant, thinking this bill is about "standing up to Canada" or some other nonsense.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill will have a negligible impact on the overall economy, but it will provide a nice PR boost for our congressional heroes. They'll tout it as a victory for free trade and American jobs, while in reality, it's just a minor adjustment to the protectionist machinery that drives our trade policies.

Diagnosis: **Acute Case of Legislative Theateritis**, characterized by symptoms such as:

* Grandstanding politicians pretending to care about the nation's well-being * Token legislation designed to appease special interests rather than address underlying issues * A healthy dose of ignorance and apathy from voters, who are too distracted by reality TV to notice the farce

Treatment: **A strong dose of skepticism** and a healthy dose of ridicule for our esteemed leaders. Maybe then they'll realize that we're not buying their spin – but until then, let's just enjoy the show.

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$138,300
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$128,500

No PAC contributions found

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
3 transactions
$4,300
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
3 transactions
$2,000
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000
4
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
1 transaction
$1,000
5
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$1,000
6
STONEHALL FARM
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
BROWN, MARY K.
2 transactions
$15,100
2
THOMAS, TORI WINKLER
2 transactions
$13,200
3
BERG, MILDRED
2 transactions
$13,200
4
MILLER, CAROLE
2 transactions
$13,200
5
LAUDER, LEONARD A.
2 transactions
$12,000
6
MARQUEZ, DARIO O. JR
2 transactions
$11,600
7
SEMANS, TRUMAN T.
2 transactions
$10,000
8
BROWN, SCOTT S.
1 transaction
$9,200
9
SHUMADINE, CONRAD
1 transaction
$6,700
10
COLLEY, MARK D.
1 transaction
$6,600
11
CRAIG, FRANCES B.
1 transaction
$6,200
12
CHAI, CHUCKRA
1 transaction
$6,200
13
SCRIPPS, WENDY
1 transaction
$5,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 9 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

ID: K000367

Top Contributors

10

1
LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE
OrganizationCASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$2,500
Oct 7, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$2,300
Jul 17, 2023
5
ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jul 19, 2024
6
SMITH, BRADFORD
MICROSOFT CORPORATIONATTORNEY
IndividualBELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
7
SMITH, BRADFORD
IndividualBELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
8
BADEN, DREW
PROFESSORUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Feb 23, 2024
9
CAUCHY, CONSTANCE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIDLAND, MI
$6,600
Jun 2, 2024
10
BADEN, DREW
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$6,600
Mar 11, 2024

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

ID: W000805

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE, LLC
OrganizationROANOKE, VA
$5,300
Sep 25, 2024
2
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$600
Sep 28, 2023
3
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$400
Sep 28, 2023
4
DEKKER, DAVID T.
PILLSBURYVICE CHAIR
IndividualBETHESDA, MD
$9,900
Dec 31, 2024
5
TULL, THOMAS
TULCOCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$6,000
Nov 21, 2024
6
SWARTZ, SUSAN
SELF EMPLOYEDARTIST
IndividualPARK CITY, UT
$3,300
Jul 31, 2023
7
MATNEY, JOHN
RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANYPARTNER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
8
MILLONES, PETER
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.ATTORNEY
IndividualDARIEN, CT
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
9
MATNEY, JUSTIN K
SELF EMPLOYEDBUSINESS OWNER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023
10
MATNEY, JOHN
RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANYPARTNER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

ID: V000128

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 3, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Apr 25, 2024
3
BROE, PATRICK
FOUNDERBROE GROUP
IndividualDENVER, CO
$5,000
Sep 17, 2024
4
BROE, PAULA
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualDENVER, CO
$5,000
Sep 17, 2024
5
FUSTOK, OMAR
SELF EMPLOYEDHEALTHCARE
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 6, 2024
6
HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAWATTORNEY
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
7
HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.
HUSAIN LAWATTORNEY
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Dec 5, 2024
8
JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONSREAL ESTATE
IndividualBEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
9
JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID
TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONSREAL ESTATE
IndividualBEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024
10
JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR
RICELAND HEALTHCARECEO
IndividualBEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Dec 4, 2024

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

ID: K000383

Top Contributors

10

1
2120 SEA ISLAND LLC
OrganizationRIVER FOREST, IL
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
May 22, 2024
3
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,000
Mar 29, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,300
May 22, 2024
5
SMITH, BRAD
MICROSOFT CORPORATIONATTORNEY
IndividualBELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Feb 13, 2024
6
SMITH, BRAD
IndividualBELLEVUE, WA
$6,600
Feb 20, 2024
7
DOWNEY, NANCY A.
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 4, 2024
8
DOWNEY, NANCY A.
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Aug 31, 2024
9
OTTEN, LESLIE B.
AMERICAN SKIING COMPANYOWNER
IndividualBETHEL, ME
$5,000
Oct 4, 2024
10
BEKENSTEIN, ANITA
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualWAYLAND, MA
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

ID: W000802

Top Contributors

10

1
HEISING, MARK
MEDLEY PARTNERSMANAGING DIRECTOR / FOUNDER
IndividualATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Mar 4, 2024
2
PAGE, GLORIA
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$5,400
Apr 14, 2023
3
PAGE, GLORIA
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$5,000
Apr 24, 2023
4
PAGE, GLORIA
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$3,330
Jul 12, 2024
5
PAGE, GLORIA
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$3,330
Sep 8, 2024
6
CONOVER, CATHERINE M.
SELF EMPLOYEDINVESTOR
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
7
LANG, DAVID
N/ARETIRED
IndividualPORTSMOUTH, RI
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
8
ARNOLD, JOHN
N/ANOT EMPLOYED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Nov 20, 2023
9
BILLINGSLEY, LINDSAY
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIALREAL ESTATE
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 16, 2023
10
BILLINGSLEY, LINDSAY
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIALREAL ESTATE
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$3,300
Dec 16, 2023

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
5
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
6
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
7
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

ID: P000603

Top Contributors

10

1
MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE C. MR.
RAGINGWIRE ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS INC.EXECUTIVE BOARD SERVICE
IndividualINCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$13,200
Apr 29, 2024
2
ANDREESSEN, LAURA ARRILLAGA
SELF-EMPLOYEDPHILANTHROPIST
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$6,600
Apr 25, 2024
3
ANDREESSEN, MARC
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZCO-FOUNDER
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$6,600
Apr 25, 2024
4
KARVELA, ELENI
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualINCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$6,600
Apr 29, 2024
5
COLBERT, THOMAS W. MR.
COMMUNITY BANCHARES OF MS.BANKING
IndividualFLOWOOD, MS
$5,000
Oct 11, 2024
6
HALL, SANDY MRS.
HOMEMAKERHOMEMAKER
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$3,300
Oct 1, 2024
7
GATES, RORY
SENATEANALYST
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
8
MCPHEE, MICHAEL
PHALCON LTDPRESIDENT
IndividualGOSHEN, CT
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
9
MCPHEE, MICHAEL
PHALCON LTDPRESIDENT
IndividualGOSHEN, CT
$3,300
Dec 2, 2024
10
FORBES, SEAN
SC FORBES VENTURES VIICHAIRMAN
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

ID: W000800

Top Contributors

10

1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 8, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
May 3, 2024
3
FIELD, MARSHALL
THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC.EXECUTIVE
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$3,300
May 18, 2023
4
RECHNITZ, JOAN
IndividualRED BANK, NJ
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
5
RECHNITZ, JOAN
IndividualRED BANK, NJ
$3,300
Apr 22, 2024
6
GORDON, PATRICIA
SELFMD
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
May 22, 2024
7
STILLER, ROBERT
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Sep 22, 2024
8
STILLER, ROBERT
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Sep 22, 2024
9
KALKUT, CRAIG
WEST FRONT STRATEGIESGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$2,500
May 3, 2023
10
SCHWARTZ, MARTIN
MINILEC SERVICECONSUMER ELECTRONICS
IndividualCARMEL, CA
$2,000
May 18, 2023

Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

ID: K000394

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$6,600
Sep 11, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024
3
JSTREETPAC
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Feb 15, 2024
4
JSTREETPAC
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Feb 15, 2024
5
JSTREETPAC
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jan 11, 2024
6
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Oct 11, 2023
7
GIVE CHANCES
OrganizationNORTHVALE, NJ
$300
Jul 10, 2023
8
GIVE CHANCES
OrganizationNORTHVALE, NJ
$300
Apr 26, 2023
9
JSTREETPAC
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$250
Feb 15, 2024
10
KIM, ANTHONY
CENTERVIEW PARTNERSFINANCE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023

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