Washington, DC - Today, Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) introduced the Customs Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6642). Chairman Brady stated , “In the 21st Century, time is a trade barrier that can leave American companies less competitive in the global marketplace.  My goal is to lower the cost and delays at the… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements after the Senate passed legislation granting permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia and Moldova.  The legislation (H.R. 6156) also imposes sanctions on persons identified as responsible for the detention,… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today congratulating and welcoming the new Republican Members of the Ways and Means Committee: “The Members joining our Committee will bring valuable experience, expertise and energy to the Committee – all of which are welcome as the Committee continues its mission of creating the best… Read more

Washington, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference ratified the GOP Steering Committee’s recommendation that he serve as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee in the 113th Congress.   “I am honored that my House Republican colleagues have chosen me to serve as Chairman of the… Read more

I urge passage of this bipartisan legislation to ensure that American companies, workers, farmers, and ranchers benefit from Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization.  Almost three months ago, Russia became the 156th member of the WTO.  Since then, exporters from every WTO member but one – the United States – have been guaranteed to benefit from the concessions… Read more

Washington, DC  - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Trade Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) made the following statements after the House passed legislation that grants Russia and Moldova permanent normal trade relations (PNTR).  The legislation also imposes sanctions on persons identified as responsible for the detention, abuse, or… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements upon the announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement has entered into force. Chairman Camp stated:  “Today's announcement is welcome news for U.S. workers, farmers, ranchers and… Read more

Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements upon the announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States and Panama have taken measures necessary to comply with provisions of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement and that the agreement will… Read more

I want to welcome everyone and extend a special welcome to Ambassador Michael Punke and our private sector witnesses. Let me also recognize Bob Vastine, the longtime President of the Coalition of Service Industries, who stepped down yesterday, and Ambassador Peter Allgeier, CSI’s newly installed President.  These are two great leaders.  Bob has had a long and… Read more

Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade of the Committee on Ways and Means, today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the benefits of expanding U.S. services trade through an international services agreement.  The hearing will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2012, in 1100 Longworth House Office Building, beginning at 2:00 P.M. … Read more