Harrison Kircher, Author at Washington Report

TPP Negotiations Come to a Close; NCC Hopeful, but Devil is in the Details

On October 9, 2015, in International Trade, Trans-Pacific Partnership, by Harrison Kircher

Negotiations between the 12 nations included in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) came to a close early Monday morning in Atlanta.

Tagged with: TPP • Trade

United States and South Africa Agree to Finalize Protocol to Allow U.S. Chicken Exports

On September 18, 2015, in International Trade, by Harrison Kircher

Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) last week penned a letter to South African President Jacob Zuma, urging him to quickly resolve the remaining elements of the settlement reached in June, and ultimately allow U.S. chicken exports to South Africa to resume.

Tagged with: Senate Chicken Caucus • South Africa • Trade

President Obama Signs Trade Promotion Authority

On July 2, 2015, in Trade Promotion Authority, Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership, by Harrison Kircher

President Obama this week signed the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, granting him and his successor trade promotion authority for six years.

Tagged with: TPA

Chicken Caucus to Hold Educational Briefing on Avian Influenza

On June 26, 2015, in Avian Influenza, by Harrison Kircher

In light of the recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the country, and in anticipation of the July 7 Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on Avian Influenza, the Senate Chicken Caucus and House Chicken Caucus are holding a joint briefing for members’ staff and all interested parties.

Tagged with: Avian Influenza • Chicken Caucus

House Committee on Agriculture Votes to Repeal Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

On May 22, 2015, in Mandatory Country-of- Origin Labeling, by Harrison Kircher

The House Committee on Agriculture this week voted to approve a measure that would repeal the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program for beef, pork, and chicken products.

Tagged with: COOL

Senate Votes to Reauthorize African Trade Pact; Includes Language to Hold South Africa Accountable for Blocking U.S. Chicken

On May 15, 2015, in International Trade, by Harrison Kircher

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted by an overwhelming vote of 97-1 to extend for 10 years the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which gives non-reciprocal trade preferences for African countries that meet its eligibility requirements.

Tagged with: AGOA • Trade

Senate Advances Trade Promotion Authority, Floor Vote Anticipated Soon

On May 15, 2015, in Legislative, Trade Promotion Authority, Trans-Pacific Partnership, by Harrison Kircher

Following successful votes on the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and one specifically regarding currency manipulation, the U.S. Senate voted yesterday 65-33 to start debate on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).

Tagged with: International Trade • Trade Promotion Authority

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TPP Negotiations Come to a Close; NCC Hopeful, but Devil is in the Details

United States and South Africa Agree to Finalize Protocol to Allow U.S. Chicken Exports

President Obama Signs Trade Promotion Authority

Chicken Caucus to Hold Educational Briefing on Avian Influenza

House Committee on Agriculture Votes to Repeal Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

Senate Votes to Reauthorize African Trade Pact; Includes Language to Hold South Africa Accountable for Blocking U.S. Chicken

Senate Advances Trade Promotion Authority, Floor Vote Anticipated Soon

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