McConnell Predicts TPA Passage Before Memorial Day Recess
The Senate will pass Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance before the chamber leaves Washington on May 22 for Memorial Day recess, said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on May 17. “This is a six-year trade promotion authority…
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bill that will give the next president an opportunity to enter into additional trade agreements with other countries around the world,” said McConnell on ABC’s This Week. “We know America is a big winner when we lower barriers to our products abroad.” McConnell praised President Barack Obama for his drive to lock down TPA. McConnell also applauded productivity in the Senate since he took the reins of the chamber in January. Following the procedural vote to open debate on TPA on May 14, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he was unsure if the Senate will pass TPA before the rapidly approaching recess (see 1505150021). The chamber will open debate on TPA on May 18, and vote on two amendments to the legislation, one on TAA and the other on a religious freedom provision, the office of Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said.