Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a regular feature of International Trade Today. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions.
FY 2010 DHS Appropriations Bill Passed by Senate
On June 9, 2009, the Senate passed its own version of H.R. 2892, the fiscal year 2010 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security.
FY 2010 Agriculture, FDA Appropriations Bill Passed by House
On June 9, 2009, the House passed H.R. 2997, the fiscal year 2010 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
FY 2010 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill Passed by House
On July 9, 2009, the House passed H.R. 3081, a bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
FY 2010 State, Foreign Ops Appropriations Bill Approved by Senate Committee
On July 9, 2009, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2010 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill.
FMC Commissioner Nomination Hearing Held in Senate
On June 8, 2009, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to consider various nominations, including the nomination of Richard Lidinksy, Jr. to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner.
U.S. Export Control Policy Hearing Concluded in House
On June 9, 2009, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade held a hearing on The Export Administration Act: A Review of Outstanding Policy Considerations.
Delay in Senate's Schedule for Climate Bill Commented on by Senator
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Inhofe issued a press release regarding recent press reports that Democrats have pushed back the timeline for climate legislation in the Senate. The press release refers to press reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has delayed until the end of September 2009 the deadline for the six Senate committees working on climate change/energy legislation.
Trade-Related Bills Introduced on May 21, 2009
On May 21, 2009, the following trade-related bills were introduced:
| Honduras | H. Res. 619. A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the people of Honduras |
| Honduras | H. Res. 620. A resolution condemning the violence in Honduras and calling for the return of the duly elected President |
| Carp | S. 1421. A bill to amend section 42 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation and shipment of certain species of carp |
| FY 2010 State Dept appropriations | S. 1434. An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes |
If it is determined that any of the above Congressional actions, hearings, or bills warrant more in-depth coverage, such information will be provided separately in a future issue of International Trade Today.