Ways and Means Chairman Still Hopes for TPP Vote This Year
The White House needs to speed up and intensify efforts to address Republican lawmakers’ concerns about the Trans-Pacific Partnership to clear the way for a congressional implementation vote to be held by the end of this year, a House Ways…
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and Means Committee Republican spokesperson said. “While the White House has made progress on addressing some members' concerns, [Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas], believes they have more work to do and they need to pick up the pace on resolving outstanding issues,” the spokesperson said. “If that work is done, Chairman Brady hopes Congress can consider the agreement this year.” The White House on July 29 indicated it is pushing for a vote on TPP implementation legislation before the end of 2016, despite a challenging political environment (see 1608010018). House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said he doesn’t believe a vote on TPP implementation legislation will happen this year.