New Democrats Applaud Passage of Trade Package
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7) and the New Dem Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Congressmen Adam Smith (WA-9) and Jim Moran (VA-8), released the following statement upon House passage of Trade Adjustment Assistance and the three pending bilateral trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea:
“We applaud passage of the comprehensive trade package that includes the three pending bilateral trade agreements and the long-awaited reauthorization of Trade Adjustment Assistance. As Asia and Latin America’s global influence continue to grow, enacting trade agreements with Korea, Panama and Colombia will strengthen partnerships in these strategic regions and reinforce our national security.
“Most importantly, the newly negotiated agreements by the Obama Administration include enforceable rules to ensure our partners live up to their promises of instituting and maintaining core protections for workers, reducing trade barriers, and opening markets to U.S. goods and services.
“Moving these agreements and Trade Adjustment Assistance forward is vital for growing our economy, boosting exports, and helping American workers and businesses – small and large – compete and succeed in the global economy.”
Click here to view statements made by New Dem Members on the House floor in support of the trade agreements and TAA.
Statement supported by New Democrat Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Representative Adam Smith (WA-09) and Representative Jim Moran (VA-8), and New Dem Leadership Members, including Chair Representative Joseph Crowley (NY-07), and Vice-Chairs Representative Jim Himes (CT-4), Representative Ron Kind (WI-3) and Representative Rick Larsen (WA-2).
The New Democrat Coalition is a Coalition of 42 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are dedicated to the prosperity and security of American families and business. Founded in 1997, the NDC provides Members of Congress with the opportunity to advance a common sense policy agenda focused on empowering the U.S. to grow economically and maintain a vibrant job market, preserving the U.S. standing as the world's leader in innovation and technological advancement, and strengthening our economic and national security. For more information, visit the New Dems website at https://ndc.crowley.house.gov.
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