Senate Passes GSP/TAA Bill
A little while ago, the Senate passed the GSP/TAA bill by a vote of 70-27. From the reading of the roll, approximately 16 Republicans joined all the Democrats present to pass the bill. The final results should eventually be available here. The Senate votes tonight are a big step forward, but we are not in...
Continue readingSenate Votes Scheduled for 4:30pm
If you haven’t contacted your Senators already today in support of H.R. 2832, now’s the time to use our Email Your Senators and let your position be known.
Continue readingSenate Votes on GSP Expected Today – Email Your Senators!
The Senate expects to vote on the overall GSP/TAA bill later today. Failure of either the TAA amendment or the overall package – or the success other amendments – threatens not only GSP, but the larger trade agenda this fall. We’ve updated our Email Your Senators page to urge support for today’s votes. If you...
Continue readingSenate Debates….GSP Supporter List Grows
The Senate is in its 3rd day of debate on amendments to the GSP/TAA bill. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) keeps saying that he hopes we’re “heading into the home stretch,” but it is unclear when final votes will take place. While the Senators continue to talk, more American companies continue to join our efforts. Since...
Continue readingGSP Has NOT Been Renewed Yet
We received a call from a customs broker this morning alerting us to (false) information they had received about GSP being renewed effective October 1st. This is not true – the Senate continues to debate the GSP/TAA bill. Below is an image of the message forwarded by the customs broker – if you see similar...
Continue reading8 Senators Oppose Cloture Vote for GSP
The Senate passed the cloture motion this evening by a vote of 84-8. All eight “no” votes came from Republicans, including: Alabama: Senator Jeff Sessions (R); Senator Richard Shelby (R) Arizona: Senator Jon Kyl (R); Senator John McCain (R) Louisiana: Senator David Vitter (R) Oklahoma: Senator Tom Coburn (R) South Carolina: Senato...
Continue readingSenate Debate on GSP Bill Begins (CSPAN2)
Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) focuses primarily on TAA, but also cites Coalition’s figure of $400 million in tariffs paid by US firms because of GSP expiration. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) now speaking; raising objections to sleeping bags. You can watch the debate on CSPAN2.
Continue readingWhat Are Companies Telling Congress About GSP?
Last Friday, we asked companies to use our Email Your Senators page and urge support for GSP renewal legislation when it comes up for votes starting later today. Thanks to everyone that took the time to reach out, but we still need more contacts. Not sure what to write? Here are excepts from just some...
Continue readingWhy Small Businesses NEED Congress to Renew GSP
The following information comes from an email we recently received from a small business (less than 10 employees) that is being hurt by GSP expiration. It explains how even successful businesses appear to be struggling, which in turn jeopardizes its ability to stay successful over the long run. It’s worth reading every word to understan...
Continue readingSenate to Begin Votes on GSP on Monday
The Senate is expected to begin consideration of the House-passed GSP bill on Monday evening. Therefore, we need as many calls/emails as possible this afternoon and throughout the day on Monday indicating: impact of GSP expiration on your company support for straight extension as passed by the House opposition to amendments that may threaten ...
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