Trade-Related Bills Introduced on July 22
On July 22, 2010, the following trade-related bills were introduced:
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| Freight improvements | S. 3629. A bill to improve the efficiency, operation, and security of the national transportation system to move freight by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes; |
| Commerce appropriations | S. 3636. An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes |
| Maritime security | S. 3639. A bill to provide for greater maritime transportation security, and for other purposes |
| TSCA amendments | H.R. 5820. A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that the public and the environment are protected from risks of chemical exposure, and for other purposes |
| Border security and E-Verify | H.R. 5836. A bill to provide for improved border security and to ensure that employers that participate in the E-Verify Program are not subject to unjustified penalties |
| FCPA certification | H.R. 5837. A bill to require persons to certify that they have not violated foreign corrupt practices statutes before being awarded Government contracts, and for other purposes |
| Global GHG agreement | H. Res. 1552. A resolution supporting a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures, and for other purposes |