Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a daily International Trade Today compilation of the most relevant legislation, hearings, and actions by Congress involving international trade. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions:
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AAFA Applauds Chamber’s Support for Passage of FTAs
On May 14, 2010, the American Apparel & Footwear Association issued a statement applauding the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s outspoken support for free trade and the need to quickly pass the three pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.
Bill to Extend Ban on Discharge Permits for Com Vessels Introduced
On May 14, 2010, Senators Boxer (D) and Murkowski, (R) introduced a bipartisan bill (S. 3372) that would extend the current moratorium on a permit requirement for commercial and charter fishing vessels and other commercial vessels under 79 feet long. The legislation would provide these commercial vessels a three-year moratorium extension from permits for discharges under the Clean Water Act.
Any “Capitol Hill Trade Action” warranting more in-depth coverage will be summarized individually in a future issue of International Trade Today.