Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a regular feature of International Trade Today. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions.
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FY 2010 House Agriculture and FDA Appropriations Bill Report Filed
On June 23, 2009, the report was filed for H.R. 2997, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 (H. Rept. 111-181).
FY 2010 DHS Appropriations House Rules Committee Report Filed
On June 23, 2009, the House Rules Committee filed its report on H. Res. 573, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 111-183).
FY 2010 State, Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill Ordered Reported
On June 23, 2009, the House Committee on Appropriations ordered reported the fiscal year 2010 appropriations for State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs.
Clean Energy Bill Report by Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report entitled "Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce."
EPA Analysis of Clean Energy Bill Available
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has posted an Environmental Protection Agency analysis of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454), as reported by the Energy and Commerce Committee.
WTO Consultations to Resolve China's Export Policy Welcomed by Senate Finance Leaders
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D) issued a statement welcoming an announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative that the U.S. has requested formal dispute settlement consultations with China in the World Trade Organization (WTO). According to Baucus, China's illegal use of export restrictions on certain commodities triggered the consultations request. Committee Ranking Member Grassley (R) has also issued a statement on this issue.
GAO Radiation Portal Monitor Report Commented on by Senate HSC Chairman
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Lieberman has issued a press release stating that a new report questioning the effectiveness of next-generation radiation portal monitors means the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must develop better technology to prevent terrorists from smuggling nuclear weapons across U.S. borders.
FAA's FY 2010 Budget Request Hearing in House
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Babbitt testified on June 16, 2009 before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on the Administration's fiscal year 2010 budget request for FAA. Babbitt addressed, among other things, the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System.
Trade-Related Bill Introduced on June 23, 2009
On June 23, 2009, the following trade-related bill was introduced:
| Conflict in Peru | H. Res. 574. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Peru should immediately cease any hostile activity against its indigenous peoples and instead engage in dialogue to address ongoing political conflict between state authorities and indigenous peoples |
If it is determined that any of the above Congressional actions, hearings, or bills warrant more in-depth coverage, such information will be provided separately in a future issue of International Trade Today.