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Format: 2013-05-23
Format: 2013-05-23

Markup of H.R. 2052, the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013," Subcommittee on Commerce Manufacturing, and Trade (May 22-23, 2013)
May 22, 2013
Markup
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a markup beginning on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building for opening statements on H.R. 2052, the “Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013.” The Subcommittee reconvened on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building in open markup session on the...

H.R. 2052, the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013"

May 22, 2013
Bill

Hearing on “Our Nation of Builders: Powering U.S. Automobile Manufacturing Forward," Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (April 10, 2013)
Apr 10, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing postponed from Wednesday, March 6, 2013, took place on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.  The hearing was titled, “Our Nation of Builders: Powering U.S. Automobile Manufacturing Forward.” 

Hearing on “Our Nation of Builders: The Strength of Steel,” Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (March 21, 2013)
Mar 21, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing was titled, “Our Nation of Builders: The Strength of Steel.” 

Hearing on “Our Nation of Builders: Manufacturing in America,” Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (February 14, 2013)
Feb 14, 2013
Hearing
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in 2322 Rayburn House Building. The hearing was entitled, "Our Nation of Builders: Manufacturing in America."

Reps. Cummings and Waxman Release Documents Showing that Wal-Mart’s CEO was Informed of Mexican Bribery Allegations in 2005

Jan 10, 2013
Press Release
Today, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman sent a letter to Wal-Mart CEO Michael Duke regarding internal company documents that appear to show that Duke and senior Wal-Mart executives had specific knowledge as early as 2005 about the bribery allegations associated with Wal-Mart’s...

H.R. 6131, "To extend the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006, and For Other Purposes"
Dec 4, 2012
Bill
H.R. 6131 extends the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders (US SAFE WEB) Act of 2006 (Pub. L. No. 109-455) until September 30, 2020.  The US SAFE WEB Act – which had been scheduled to expire on December 22, 2013 – enhances the ability of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect American consumers from schemes that cross the borders...

H.R. 5910, the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2012"
Sep 19, 2012
Bill
H.R. 5910 directs the Secretary of Commerce to undertake a review of U.S. laws and policies that apply to foreign direct investment and produce recommendations to make the U.S. more competitive in attracting global investment.  The House passed H.R. 5910 on September 19, 2012, by a voice vote.  The Senate did not act on the bill.

H.R. 5865, the "American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2012"
Sep 12, 2012
Bill
H.R. 5865 requires the President to prepare a report, in each of 2014 and 2018, containing a comprehensive evaluation of the competitiveness of the nation’s manufacturing sector.  The evaluation would be prepared with the assistance of an American Manufacturing Competitiveness Board established within the Department of Commerce.  The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and...

Ranking Members Cummings and Waxman Offer Final Opportunity for Wal-Mart Response on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Bribery Allegations Before Releasing Investigative Report
Aug 14, 2012
Press Release
Today, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman sent a letter to Wal-Mart CEO Michael Duke to provide a final opportunity for the company to respond to the Committees’ requests for information on violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act before the Committees release an investigative...

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