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This resolution urges the United States Congress to provide taxpayer relief to households in Hawaii that have been negatively impacted by increased living costs due to tariffs. It explains that tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods, have raised prices for essential items like food and fuel, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income families and causing economic disruption for businesses. The resolution highlights that Hawaii's unique geographic isolation and reliance on imports make its residents particularly vulnerable to these price increases, threatening food security and impacting communities on outer islands. It also mentions that some tariff actions have been found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, leaving taxpayers who bore the economic burden without recourse unless Congress intervenes. Therefore, the resolution calls on Congress to acknowledge this harm, create legislation for taxpayer rebates or financial benefits, ensure these benefits are distributed fairly with special consideration for Hawaii and vulnerable households (defined as ALICE - Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed), and reaffirm its constitutional authority over taxation and trade to prevent future harm.