Six Democratic members of the House, led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued a detailed memo to the Obama Administration outlining several necessary conditions before the President submits the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the House for consideration.

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Linda Sánchez, along with other members of the House Trade Working Group, visited the White House to discuss the U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement with President Obama. The free trade agreement was signed during the Bush Administration, but never sent to Congress for approval. President Obama announced in June that he would try to resolve lingering issues by the time of the next G-20 summit in November and present the deal to Congress shortly after the November elections. However, at the summit, President Obama announced that the Administration had been unable to reach an accord with Korea. 

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez gave a passionate speech on the House floor today in support of legislation that would allow the U.S. to impose duties on certain Chinese goods if China continues to undervalue its currency.  

The legislation, H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, is the first of its kind to pass the House of Representatives and signals a mounting concern among U.S. lawmakers about China's violation of its international obligations.

Legislation will help hold China accountable, spur U.S. job growth

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez voted with her colleagues to approve legislation to address China's fundamental undervaluation of its currency.

"As a Member of the President's Export Council, I recognize that done right, trade agreements can create jobs, increase exports, and help our economy recover."

Washington, DC – Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the President's Export Council (PEC) met with President Barack Obama in the White House East Room yesterday to discuss the Administration's ongoing commitment to export promotion.  The White House also released a report to the President on the National Export Initiative (NEI).