“I am pleased to introduce legislation that will modernize, strengthen and streamline trade enforcement and facilitation. The bill would promote legitimate trade to create better jobs and strengthen the U.S. economy. In order to increase American exports and ensure that other countries are playing by the same rules, this measure would improve our agencies’ means to enforce trade agreements and protect American innovation. I look forward to working with my Senate counterparts to ensure strong and effective enforcement and to advance our trade agenda.”

Rep. Boustany said:

“If foreign actors choose to violate our trade laws, we must ensure they face serious consequences. Important and historic South Louisiana businesses in the agriculture and seafood industries have been victimized by trade evasion, distorting market prices for their products and harming job creation. The PROTECT Act is vital legislation allowing for greater cooperation between government agencies and providing essential tools for our federal agencies to more effectively and efficiently put an end to duty evasion.”

Rep. Brady said:

“In the 21st Century, time is a trade barrier that can leave American companies less competitive in the global marketplace. This bill is going to lower costs and delays at the border while improving security and enforcement. I am pleased to join Chairman Tiberi to move this legislation that will improve three vital aspects of the Customs mission: modernization, facilitation, and enforcement.”

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