04.16.15

McConnell Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Legislation

‘I look forward to the committee’s consideration of this and other trade legislation, and I hope to bring the TPA bill to the Senate floor for debate in the very near future.’

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement following the introduction of bipartisan trade promotion legislation by Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Ron Wyden of Oregon, the chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Finance Committee:

“The Trade Promotion Authority legislation introduced today represents a real step forward on policy that has enjoyed long-standing bipartisan support, and will help expand markets for American goods and services. Clearly this hasn’t been an easy negotiation, but I want to thank Chairman Hatch and Ranking Member Wyden for working together in good faith to come up with the bill they introduced today. Their efforts, and those of Chairman Ryan, show that there are important issues that we can work together on that benefit our economy and our constituents. I look forward to the committee’s consideration of this and other trade legislation, and I hope to bring the TPA bill to the Senate floor for debate in the very near future.”

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