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It’s easy to focus on what isn’t getting done in Washington—don’t get me wrong, there is a lot to do—but I was recently reminded of a big win from earlier this year. Once a bill crosses that finish line and is signed into law or implemented, sometimes we forget to highlight the impact it’s had on our economy and businesses.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act. The PASS Act blacklists countries like China and Russia from purchasing U.S.
By Sen. John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson
The Packer
Promising reforms to help U.S. ag exporters, the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law June 16 by President Joe Biden.
Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, was on hand for the signing ceremony at the White House.
Robert Guenther, chief public policy officer for IFPA, said in a statement that the law provides much-needed relief for U.S. ports and the fresh produce industry.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580/H.R. 4996) was signed into law by the president. U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. House passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580) introduced by U.S.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580).
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday to improve oversight of ocean shipping, which supporters say will help curb inflation and ease export backlogs. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson.
The bill passed 369-42 and will head to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature. Biden said in a statement he looked forward to signing it into law.