mr JOHN WALSH

The IBEW met with members of Congress seeking cosponsors for H.R. 1193; which would nullify the DOD policy implemented on November 1, 2014, regarding reductions in per diem allowances based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or civilian travel. H.R. 1193 would prohibit uniformed service agencies or the DOD from altering the amount of the locality-based travel and transportation per diem allowances or reimbursements to which certain uniformed service members or civilian DOD employees are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel in a locality.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW continued to urge Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track, and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adopted, TPA would only allow Congress and up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve of amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTAs, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for American workers. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) and H.R. 2146, the legislative vehicle for Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). If adopted, TPA would allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The IBEW lobbied Congress not to impede a new 123 Agreement (treaty) with China after the President submits the renewed accord to Congress. Required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a 123 Agreement must be in force before a company may export American-made nuclear equipment to a foreign country. The current U.S.-China 123 Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 30, 2015. The IBEW supports its renewal. The IBEW urged Congress to oppose Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track", and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement (FTA). If adoped, TPA would only allow Congress an up or down vote on a free trade agreement with no opportunity to improve or amend the agreement. The TPP FTA would be the largest FTA ever and, like previous FTA's, would lead to outsourcing and other job losses for America workers. The IBEW urged the Department of Energy to approve a Non-Free Trade Agreement (NFTA) export license (FE Docket No. 12-32-LNG) for Jordan Cove Energy Project. If approved, Jordan Cove plans to construct a $5.7 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Coos Bay, OR. Building this facility will create an average of 900 construction jobs over 42 months with permanent employment expected to be around 150 workers. The IBEW encouraged Congress to pass the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank Reauthorization Act of 2014 (S. 2709). The Ex-Im Bank levels the playing field for U.S. companies who sell their products abroad by matching the financing foreign governments provide for their exporters. Since 2009 the Ex-Im Bank has helped retain or create 1.2 million jobs in the U.S. including 205,000 just last year and at no cost to American taxpayers.

The IBEW lobbied the House and Senate in support of full funding for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class Destroyer as contained in the FY09 Defense Appropriations Bill (H.R. 1105). The DDG-1000 program is vital to the health of the surface combatant industrial base. Any gap in production caused by a delay in procurement will lead to the potential loss of the skilled workforce America relies on to build its naval fleet.

The IBEW urged Conferees to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (H.R. 2747) to retain Sections 1112 and 1113 as contained in the House-passed version of the NDAA. Sections 112 and 1113 greatly restrict NSPS, properly restoring equity for hard working Department of Defense employees.