House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today announced that the Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing on the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea and the creation of U.S. jobs.  The hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, in 1100 Longworth House Office Building, beginning at 10:00 A.M. In view of the limited time… Read more

Washington, DC- Moving quickly to get the Ways and Means Committee up and running, Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today announced the Chairman and the Republican members of the subcommittees for the 112th Congress. "I congratulate the new members on each of the subcommittees, " said Camp. "We have big challenges ahead of us to reinvigorate the economy and create jobs, pursue fundamental tax… Read more

Washington, DC – Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement today upon announcement of being formally elected by the United States House of Representatives to serve as the Ways and Means Committee Chairman for the 112th Congress. "It is a great honor and even greater responsibility to be selected today by my colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for the… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statements on House passage of legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs by six weeks. Rep. Camp:  “I am pleased that Congress has ensured the continuation of the ATPA and TAA… Read more

At last, the Obama administration has cut a deal with South Korea, paving the way for congressional approval of a long-stalled free-trade agreement with that crucial Asian ally. Now, what about Colombia and Panama? Alas, the administration's answer still appears to be "not yet." White House spokesman Robert Gibbs announced Friday that the president would not be submitting the Colombia or… Read more

Madame Speaker, the national unemployment rate is 9.8%.  The unemployment rate in my home state of Michigan is 12.8%.  America is desperately in need of jobs, and American workers need Congress to focus on legislation that will help create jobs.  This legislation is a solid step in that direction.  I have often said that the government can’t create jobs -- it is the private sector that… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Chairman-elect Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today congratulating the new Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee: “Our new members bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm to the Committee – all of which we will need to tackle the important issues facing the Committee and the nation.  I am confident the talent… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement today upon announcement of being selected by the Republican Conference to serve as the Ways and Means Committee Chairman. "It is a great honor and even greater responsibility to be selected today by my colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for the 112th Congress.  Our… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statements in response the announcement of an agreement for the US- South Korea trade pact. Rep. Camp:  “This is a big win for American employers and workers.  I want to thank the President and his negotiating team for working closely with me to… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements today regarding the Mexican trucking dispute as the NAFTA Commission meetings commence in Mexico: Congressman Camp: “Mexico is the second largest market for U.S. exports and provides U.S. employers with an opportunity to create badly… Read more