Committee on Ways and Means

TRADE ACT OF 2002 RESOURCE KIT

H.R. 3009 – “The Trade Act of 2002”

Background Information

• One-Page Summary of the Trade Act of 2002
• Highlights of the Trade Act of 2002
• Summary of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Provisions
• Health Care Tax Credit Provisions in Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
• How the Trade Bill Requires Enhanced Consultation With Congress
• Labor and Environment Provisions Included in the Trade Bill
• Textile Provisions Included in the Trade Bill
• Trade Bill Includes Strong Investor Protections
• New Protections to Preserve U.S. Trade Remedy Laws

Technical Analysis and Data

• Conference Report H. Rept 107-624 (Including “Joint Explanatory Statement”)
• Cost Estimate of HR. 3009
• Score of Heath Care Tax Credit by Joint Committee on Taxation

Press Releases and Dear Colleagues

• August 6, 2002 – “A Victory For America’s Workers and Businesses, Says Thomas”
• August 1, 2002 – “Thomas Applauds Senate Passage of Trade Bill”
• July 30, 2002 – “Thomas Hails House Passage of Trade Package; Encourages Senate to Act This Week”
• June 27, 2002 – “House Moves to Conference on Trade Promotion Authority”
• Dear Colleague, June 19, 2002 – “Trade Rule Strengthens House Negotiating Position Against Senate”
• May 24, 2002 – “Thomas Applauds Senate Passage of Trade Legislation”
• February 7, 2002 – “Opening Statement of Chairman Bill Thomas (R-CA) at Hearing on the President’s Trade Agenda”
• December 6, 2001 – “Floor Statement of Chairman Thomas, H.R. 3005, ‘The Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2001’”
• October 9, 2001 – “Bipartisan Trade Promotion Compromise Passes Key Milestone”
• October 5, 2001 – “Opening Statement of Chairman Thomas at Markup of H.R. 3005”