Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court eliminated the judicial practice of deferring to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The decision stands as a watershed moment in administrative law, handing much more power to the judiciary where it is asked to review agency decisions. Trade law is not exempt from the ruling, with judges at the Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit increasingly being asked to interpret the relevant statutes, taking discretion away from the Commerce Department and CBP.  

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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court eliminated the judicial practice of deferring to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The decision stands as a watershed moment in administrative law, handing much more power to the judiciary where it is asked to review agency decisions. Trade law is not exempt from the ruling, with judges at the Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit increasingly being asked to interpret the relevant statutes, taking discretion away from the Commerce Department and CBP.  

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Senate Subcommittee Approves 2012 DHS Appropriations Bill
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On September 6, 2011, the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security approved for full committee consideration an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2012.

U.S. Chamber, Trucking Assns Support Surface Transport Bill Extension
September 2, 2011 by Elizabeth Parker|Congress

On August 31, 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) issued statements in support of President Obama's call for action to extend the Surface Transportation Bill. The U.S. Chamber stated that SAFETEA-LU legislation must both reform surface transportation policy and programs and provide the necessary resources to supplement user fee revenues to the Highway Trust Fund and maintain investment in highways, public transportation, and safety. The ATA also called for quick passage of another extension, but added that more extensions are no replacement for a long-term federal highway authorization.

Senate Finance to Consider Several Trade-Related Nominees on Sept 7
September 1, 2011 by Barbara Chaves|Congress

The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on September 7, 2011 to consider the nominations of various trade-related officials including: Michael Punke as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative; Islam Siddiqui as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at USTR; Paul Piquado as Assistant Secretary of Commerce; and David Johanson as a member of the International Trade Commission.

House Appropriations Chair Vows to Complete FY 2012 Bills ASAP
August 25, 2011 by Cindy Arevalo|Congress

On August 19, 2011, House Appropriations Chairman Rogers (R) stated his intention to complete the fiscal year 2012 Appropriations process as soon as possible. In addition, Rogers reiterated his commitment to maintaining the recently passed debt-ceiling agreement, which holds discretionary spending to $1.043 trillion for FY 2012.