Jay Inslee: Washington's 1st Congressional District
Issues
Boeing and the Washington state aerospace industry
The aerospace industry is a critical part of Washington state’s economy. Jay has been working in Congress to make sure that this sector continues to be an important source of employment for families in the Pacific Northwest. Of note, he has lobbied for Washington state to be the assembly location for the new 7E7 airplane and fought the illegal subsidies that European governments provide to Airbus. He also has advocated for health care, workforce and tax policies that benefit Boeing workers and their families. Below are some highlights of his efforts:
| Inslee on accelerated re-bid of tanker contract | ||
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[ 9 July 2008 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee made the following statement after Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that the Pentagon would open an expedited process to re-bid a multibillion-dollar contract for Air Force aerial refueling tankers. |
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| Inslee on Boeing protest victory | ||
[ 18 June 2008 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee made the following statement in response the Government Accountability Office decision to sustain Boeing’s protest of the Defense Department decision to award Airbus a $40 billion dollar contract for aerial refueling tankers. |
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| Inslee wins two conservation provisions in defense bill | ||
[ 22 May 2008 ] The House approved two energy-conservation amendments authored by U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) during consideration of broad legislation that would set fiscal year 2009 spending levels for the Department of Defense. One provision could give Boeing an edge in future contract bids. |
Supporting WTO Panel to End Airbus Subsidies | |
[ 31 May 2005 ] U.S. Rep Jay Inslee applauded the U.S. Trade Representative's decision today to confront illegal Airbus subsidies by asking the World Trade Organization (WTO) to initiate a dispute settlement panel. |
| U.S.-EU Agreement to Negotiate End to Commercial Aircraft Subsidies |
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[ 11 January 2005 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, who has been working with other Members in Congress to end illegal Airbus subsidies, announced his support for today's decision by the United States and the European Union (EU) to negotiate eliminating commercial aircraft subsidies, thus momentarily averting a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute. |
| Allowing Commercial Aviation to Soar |
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[ 9 January 2004 ] As American and European audiences enjoy historical airplane innovation in the new Howard Hughes biopic, "The Aviator," a real life drama over the future of aircraft manufacturing is reaching a zenith: European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson is considering the U.S. offer to negotiate ending European launch aid subsidies to Airbus. One way or another, these subsidies are going to end. |
| Congress Supports Case Against Airbus Subsidies |
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[ 18 Nov 2004 ] U.S. Reps. Jay Inslee and Jennifer Dunn spearheaded support from a strong majority of Congress who signed a letter to U.S. Trade Ambassador Bob Zoellick expressing support for the United States' WTO case against European government subsidies to Airbus. Signed by two hundred forty members of Congress from forty one states, this Congressional letter demonstrates that there is deep, bipartisan support in Congress and across America for an end to Europe's unfair subsidies to Airbus. |
| Inslee Comments on Euro Airbus Subsidies and Tanker Decision |
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[ 4 Oct 2004 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) offered support of the recent announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Bob Zoellick that the U.S. government will file a trade case at the World Trade Organization over continued European government subsidization of Airbus: “We have been outraged about Airbus’s anticompetitive behavior and unfair subsidies for a long time, and today’s decision to take strong action is long overdue... " Inslee also commented on today’s decision by conferees to the Department of Defense (DOD) Authorization (H.R. 4200) to nullify DOD’s plan to lease one hundred air tankers from Boeing. |
| Statement on DOD Decision to Delay 767 Tanker Contract |
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[ 25 May 2004 ] In response to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld’s decision to delay, for at least six months, the proposed Air Force contract for Boeing 767 tankers, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) issued the following statement: “Although this is a disappointing decision by the Bush Administration, it does not change two fundamental truths. First, the Air Force simply can no longer rely on an archaic tanker fleet. Second, the 767 is a ready-to-go, fantastic platform perfectly suited for the job. One day, one way or another, I believe that our Air Force will be flying our 767's. We remain committed to seeing that day as soon as possible.” |
| Celebrating 7E7 Announcement with Boeing Employees |
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[ 16 Dec 2003 ] Today, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) joined hundreds of Boeing employees at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center to celebrate the company's announcement of Everett as the assembly location for the 7E7 jetliner. Said Inslee, "This decision is a testament to our tremendous and dedicated local workforce, incredible community support, and the State's long-term commitment to the Boeing family.” |
| Rally for Washington's 7E7 Production Bid to Boeing |
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[ 20 June 2003 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) declared today that he and other members of the Washington Congressional delegation were united in backing Washington's proposal as the production site for Boeing's new 7E7. Inslee joined Boeing workers and Governor Gary Locke at a rally in Seattle to support Washington's bid proposal. |
| Fighting For Boeing Worker Retraining Funds |
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[ March 2000 ] Late last year, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) found that Washington State was halting payments to thousands of laid-off Boeing workers – payments which they had been assured they would receive while retraining for a new job. The payments are similar to unemployment benefits, and people need them to help pay the bills while they are enrolled in a retraining program. Inslee took the lead in working with other Members of Congress from Washington to ensure that workers received the retraining assistance that was promised to them by the government. Together, Inslee and his colleagues were successful in obtaining a supplemental National Reserve Grant (NRG) of $9.8 million to help these families. This grant covered the thousands of laid-off workers through the holidays, and until March 31, 2000. For a long-term solution to this problem, Inslee worked with the Washington delegation to urge the U.S. Department of Labor to determine whether the estimated 23,000 laid-off Boeing workers qualified for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Ultimately, the Department of Labor granted the needed help for our communities. |
| Speech Regarding Airbus Industry Loans |
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[ 16 March 2000 ] U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) gave the following speech today in Congress in opposition to European government subsidies to Airbus: “Mr. Speaker, it appears again that European governments may be ignoring their agreements to stop subsidizing Airbus. The British government's decision to make a loan of $868 million to Airbus for the development of another jumbo jet clearly flies in the face of the concept that the WTO rules are designed to end government subsidies to Airbus. . . ." |