The House passed Trade Adjustment Assistance.
On a 268-138 vote, the House agreed to the amendment passed on a voice vote by the Senate on Wednesday. Only six Democrats voted against the measure which their party tanked two weeks ago.
The House also agreed 251-176 to the resolution extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act facilitating trade with sub-Saharan countries.
The package now goes to the President along with the Trade Promotion Authority bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday.
A bill to strengthen the customs process was sent to a conference committee to work out some differences with the Senate.
Congress is scheduled to leave for a week-long Fourth of July recess on Friday.
Source: www.brownfieldagnews.com