CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE VOTED TO PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS
Trade bills must have a dual purpose to open the doors of opportunity for America’s business but as well have direct impact on job creation in the hard hit areas where job loss has been most devastating along with a definitive provision to ensure trade opportunities for small and medium size businesses, stated Congresswoman Jackson Lee
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement regarding her vote today on the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program:
"I joined my colleagues today who really wanted to see a trade bill that reaches into the neighborhoods of America. I look forward to working with the President to get Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation and trade authority that clearly invest in the American people, keeps our manufactures working and promotes the income of working American's; and also lifts the quality of life of the most vulnerable in those new trade markets that we desire to be a part of. I applaud the President for his commitment for helping poor and working people and I look forward to working with him to get the results we both desire.
"There are also, however, serious national issues to be addressed. We must start that now – rebuilding Americas infrastructure, expanding educational opportunities and raising wages to close the gap of income inequality. Finally, my legislative agenda has always been to support our small business and they too must be empowered by any trade agreement."
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