Coalition for GSP: Press Release on Final Congressional Passage of GSP Renewal Legislation
The Coalition for GSP put out a press release this evening cheering final passage of the GSP/TAA bill by the House. Click here to download a copy of the press release, which includes statements of support from more than 20 companies and associations. You can also see the company/association reactions on this page, which will...
Continue readingHouse Passes GSP Legislation
This evening, the House passed H.R. 2832, which renews the GSP program from January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. The final vote count was 307-122 and you can see who voted in favor here. The bill now goes to the President, who is expected to sign it soon. Click here to download a copy...
Continue readingGSP VOTES TONIGHT!
The House will begin votes tonight on the pending FTAs and the GSP/TAA bill around 5pm. If you haven’t done so already, we encourage all GSP importers to use our Email Your Representatives page to urge support for this bill and submit a quote on our new Tumblr site on why Congress needs to renew GSP...
Continue readingFinal Vote to Renew GSP This Wednesday
Just a reminder, the House is set to vote on the GSP/TAA bill this Wednesday (10/12). Once the House passes the bill (and the President signs it into law), GSP-eligible imports will become duty free again after 15 days. We encourage all GSP importers to use our Email Your Representatives page to urge support for...
Continue readingHouse to Vote on GSP Bill Next Week
The House of Representatives is set to vote on the GSP/TAA bill next Wednesday, October 12. This would be the final step in the loooooooong congressional process to renew GSP. We encourage all GSP importers to use our Email Your Representatives page to urge support for this bill and submit a quote on our new Tumblr...
Continue readingNew GSP Expiration Tumblr: http://renewgsptoday.tumblr.com
Yesterday, I asked companies to “give me one good reason to renew GSP.” Today, we decided to make it even easier by creating a GSP tumblr site exclusively for company quotes on the impact of GSP expiration. We will be uploading approved quotes throughout the next several days, but here’s the beauty of the Tumblr...
Continue readingGive Me One Good Reason to Renew GSP…
Yesterday, we noted that the stage is set for final House consideration of the GSP bill. Timing for the final vote is unclear at the moment, but companies can use our Email Your Representatives page to urge support for this bill. In addition, we’re looking for 1-2 sentences from companies on why Congress should renew...
Continue readingWhite House Submits FTAs; Lays Groundwork for GSP Renewal
This afternoon, the White House formally submitted the pending FTAs with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. This sets the stage for consideration of the GSP/TAA legislation passed by the Senate “in tandem” with the FTAs. No formal date announced for House votes, but good news for GSP importers everywhere.
Continue readingUpdated GSP Supporter List by CD
With its most recent update, our Supporter List now includes companies operating in 48 states and 292 congressional districts. You can download the list of GSP Supporters by district here. You can add your company name by emailing here. New York’s 14th (Carolyn Maloney) is the top district with nine companies. Californi...
Continue readingHouse Returns to DC Next Week
Following passage by the Senate of the GSP/TAA bill last week, it now returns to the House for final passage. There have not been any public announcements about when the House may take up the GSP/TAA bill, but we’re preparing for (hopefully) the final push to get GSP renewed. As we noted after the first...
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