CHAIRMAN SMITH ON HOUSE FLOOR: REAUTHORIZATION OF AFRICA AND HAITI TRADE PROGRAMS ADVANCES AMERICA'S STRATEGIC, NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The House Ways & Means Committee Chairman issued the following news release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on legislation to prevent a government shutdown and reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act, Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act, and Haiti Economic Lift Program Act:

As prepared for delivery.

"I rise in support of this legislation, which not only prevents another government shutdown, but also includes legislation passed by the Ways and Means Committee and the House to reauthorize trade policies that are vital to our nation's economy and na...