Trade-Related Bills, Resolutions Introduced on July 6
On July 6, 2011, the following trade-related bills were introduced:
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- Mexican trucking. A bill to protect the safety of America's roads by limiting the operation of motor carriers domiciled in Mexico beyond municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border to a pilot program (H.R. 2407)
- Light bulbs. A bill to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes (H.R. 2417)
- Buy American Act. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to increase the American-made content requirement for the Buy American Act, and for other purposes (H.R. 2423)
- Surface infrastructure projects. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to limit claims in connection with decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects, and for other purposes (H.R. 2426)
- Hazmat endorsement. A bill to exempt certain class A CDL drivers from the requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement while operating a service vehicle with a fuel tank containing 3,785 liters (1,000 gallons) or less of diesel fuel (H.R. 2429)