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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Meat and Poultry Import Standards Hearing Held in House
On July 28, 2009, the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Protecting the Public Health in a Global Economy Ensuring that Meat and Poultry Imports Meet U.S. Standards.
Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Subcommittee
On July 28, 2009, the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies approved for full committee consideration a bill making appropriations for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year 2010.
Chinese-Made Drywall Concerns Spark Senate Letter to SBA
On July 28, 2009, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Landrieu (D), as well as Senators Bill Nelson (D), Mark Warner (D), and Jim Webb (D) sent a letter to the Small Business Administrator requesting that the Small Business Administration (SBA) review its existing authority under the Stafford Act to assist homeowners and businesses in the wake of growing complaints over homes tainted with Chinese-made drywall.
Clarification of U.S. Stance on Ethanol Tariff Sought by Senator
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Grassley (R) is seeking clarification of the White House's position on keeping the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol after a statement in favor of lifting the tariff from the President's nominee for ambassador to Brazil.
Trade-Related Bills Introduced on July 28, 2009
On July 28, 2009, the following trade-related bills were introduced:
| Meat, poultry recalls | S. 1527. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to order the recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe |
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.