Good afternoon.  I want to welcome everyone to today’s hearing on the trade implications of U.S. energy policy and the export of liquefied natural gas.  Today’s hearing focuses on the enormous potential of the U.S. energy revolution of the past decade.  I’d like to make four points before we hear from our witnesses. First, the exploration of unconventional energy… Read more

Good morning.  I want to welcome Ambassador Mike Froman back to the Committee.  We are very aware and appreciative of how hard you and your dedicated staff work to advance U.S. trade policy. A trade policy that opens markets for American exports, enforces international rules and ensures a level playing field for American workers is proven to promote broad economic growth and… Read more

House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the trade implications of U.S. energy policy and the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG).  The hearing will focus on the opportunities and trade implications created by recent developments in the U.S. energy sector related to LNG.  The hearing… Read more

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement: “Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives.  This decision was reached after much consideration and discussion with my family. “Serving in Congress is the great honor of my professional life.  I am deeply grateful to the… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) released the following statements in response to the President’s 2014 Trade Agenda. Camp: “I welcome the Administration’s focus on developing new markets for goods and services produced by U.S. manufacturers, service providers, and farmers, as well as on… Read more

Last week, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI), along with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-UT), introduced the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 to renew trade promotion authority (TPA).  Trade issues are generally viewed as economic issues – not partisan issues.  For example, recent trade… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released its unemployment report for December 2013. “The unemployment rate may have dropped again, but it is clear we must do more – especially for those dropping out of the workforce – to provide job opportunities for American workers.  The… Read more

Washington, DC - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) joined together today to introduce legislation that will establish strong rules for trade negotiations and Congressional approval of trade pacts, to deliver trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create American… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that fellow Committee member Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) will not seek reelection. “Jim Gerlach is a respected leader on the Ways and Means Committee and in the Congress.  He is a true professional dedicated to finding real solutions for his… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement in response to the announcement by the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Ministers that they made significant progress in the Singapore Round and will continue their work in January. “The headway achieved so far on TPP is positive, but more work remains.  There are long-standing… Read more