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Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Steel Caucus today announced that it has selected Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) to be its Vice Chairman in the upcoming 111th Congress. Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-IN) will continue to serve as Chairman.
“I am excited to work with Congressman Murphy on the most important issues facing the domestic steel industry and America’s steelworkers,” said Visclosky. “He has been a strong advocate for American steel, fighting to protect jobs and make trade fair, and I am eager to work closely with him to keep steel strong.”
“Pittsburgh was founded on steel. It is the backbone of our regional economy and thousands of jobs in the region depend on it. As an integral part of Pennsylvania and our nation’s heritage, I will work closely with Chairman Visclosky to ensure that the domestic steel industry remains a strong and vital part of our economy. I am thrilled to serve as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus and look forward to working with Congressman Visclosky to strengthen the U.S. steel industry and grow jobs,” said Congressman Tim Murphy.
With the economy struggling and the steel industry in a down cycle, Visclosky and Murphy will utilize their leadership roles to ensure that steel is part of the economic revitalization efforts. Two priorities in 2009 will be enacting the American Steel First Act, a bill to require the use of domestic steel in federally-funded infrastructure projects, and enforcing fair trade laws. The initiatives together will help increase demand for domestic steel and create better opportunities for American producers to compete in the international market.
The Congressional Steel Caucus is a bipartisan group of over 100 Members of Congress who represent districts with steel manufacturers or care about the health of the American steel industry. Through legislation, roundtable discussions, and hearings, the Steel Caucus focuses on the needs of the steel industry and what it takes to level the playing field for employers and preserve American jobs. |
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