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Brady & Reichert Statements After Meeting with USTR Froman

September 27, 2016 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert (R-WA) released the following statements after Ways and Means Committee Members met with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. “Members of our Committee understand that our ...

W&M Holds Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Accountable for Enforcing Trade Laws, Facilitating Legitimate Trade

September 27, 2016 — Blog

Today, the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA), held a hearing on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) enforcement of U.S. trade laws and trade agreements. Members specifically focused on the agency’s implementation of the Trade Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act—or “the Customs bill”—which was signed into law earlier this ...

Brady Praises House Passage of Eight Ways & Means Committee Bills

September 22, 2016 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives passed eight pieces of Ways and Means Committee legislation to solve a range of challenges facing the American people. These bills will improve the lives of workers and job creators, support our Olympians and Paralympians, expand access to quality health care, and strengthen trade rules ...

Passed in the House: Paulsen Bill Supporting American Startup Companies

September 22, 2016 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House voted 287 to 124 to pass the Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act (H.R. 5719). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will promote innovation and entrepreneurship and support America’s small startup businesses. Sponsored by Ways and Means Member Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN), the legislation encourages employee ownership ...

Brady Praises WTO Ruling in Favor of American Aerospace Industry

September 22, 2016 — Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding today’s findings by a World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel that the European Union and four of its member States continue to provide illegal subsidies to Airbus. “Today’s report is a huge victory for the American aerospace industry and ...