Washington, D.C. - Following today’s passage of the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea out of Committee, Rep. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the below statement:

“These three “Sell American” agreements have been five years in the making. The game clock has been ticking and until these agreements are implemented, we will continue to miss out on the 250,000 jobs and $13 billion in new sales opportunities for our manufacturers, farmers, and service companies. To get back in the game we must pass these agreements now.  Let’s not delay any longer.”

Today’s Committee action clears the way for formal consideration of the agreements on the House floor.