The Congressional Research Service has issued a report (R41047) on the potential trade implications of restrictions on antimicrobial use in animal production.
The following hearings, markups, or meetings are scheduled for February 9, 2011:
On January 12, 2011, 29 trade associations sent letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Judiciary Committees regarding the repeal of antitrust immunity for foreign-owned ocean carriers, a matter they says deserves the Committees’ attention early in the 112th Congress.
On January 26, 2011, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on Transportation’s Role in Supporting the U.S. Economy and Job Creation. According to Committee Chairman Boxer (D), this hearing is part of the Committee’s early efforts to get a surface transportation bill enacted in 2011.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report (RS22752), providing an overview of dispute settlement under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA).
The following are the trade-related hearings scheduled for February 7-13, 2011:
The following hearings, markups, or meetings are scheduled for February 8, 2011:
On February 7, 2011, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 223, a bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the U.S., and reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. The Senate is expected to continue its consideration of S. 223 on February 8, 2011.
Representative Issa (R), Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has posted almost 2,000 pages of responses1 he received from his request for business input on regulatory barriers that impede private-sector job creation.
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report (RL33944), in question and answer format, providing information on U.S. trade performance and policy.