Bynum Says “It’s About Time” for Refunds on Trump’s Reckless Tariffs

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after the announcement of the first phase of tariff refunds for small business owners following the Supreme Court’s February ruling that the President does not have authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

It’s about time,” said Rep. Bynum. “Small businesses have faced higher costs for over a year now for no reason aside from Trump’s ego and recklessness. We always knew the tariffs were illegal, now it’s time to get your money back. That’s why I introduced the RELIEF Act to make sure small businesses get the refund they deserve. This is a big win for so many small business owners who have had to pay the price of Trump’s incompetence.”

Background
Earlier this year, Congresswoman Bynum introduced the RELIEF Act with Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) to make sure every small business impacted by the illegal tariffs received full refunds. The legislation takes steps to ensure that small businesses are on even footing with large corporations in getting their money back.

The RELIEF Act would:

• Require refunds within 90 days of enactment;
• Apply to covered tariffs collected since January 1, 2025;
• Eliminate the need for individual applications or formal protests.

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