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| http://meehan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-trade-enforcement-bill-protects-us-jobs | Bipartisan Trade Enforcement Bill Protects U.S. Jobs | 2015-12-11 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | PA | Pat Meehan | M001181 | meehan.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved bipartisan House-Senate compromise legislation that strengthens enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws. The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 passed the House today with a vote of 256-158. The compromise legislation passed today gives us new tools to facilitate trade, improve enforcement and create and support good-paying U.S. jobs, said Congressman Meehan. It brings our customs and trade enforcement policies into the 21st century and helps workers harmed by the unfair trading practices of other nations access aid and relief. It gives the administration robust tools to take on currency manipulation by other nations and enables us to take action against countries that refuse to address currency distortions. The compromise agreement included provisions of Meehans Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015, which addresses shortfalls in the process of establishing overseas preclearance facilities that enable travelers to complete U.S. customs inspections before arriving in the United States. Im pleased the bill includes an important measure that will ensure our overseas customs preclearance facilities are established with American jobs in mind, said Congressman Meehan. This provision will prevent Washington from giving an unfair advantage to foreign airlines over our own domestic carriers and the tens of thousands of jobs they support. America has the worlds finest workforce, and our middle class workers can compete and win in any global market, Meehan continued. But we need to be able to enforce our trade laws on the books to give them a fair shot. This bill will modernize our customs policies and make enforcement more effective. Its an important step in helping our middle-class compete on a level global playing field. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |