Latest Trade News

9/30/2009
Rush opening statement for Energy and Commerce Committee Markup of H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act;

9/19/2009
U.S. REP. BOBBY L. RUSH TO UNVEIL FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS CEMETERY PRACTICES

9/17/2009
Rush welcomes top Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett and top congressional leaders to greet 16 African Ambassadors as part of his efforts to secure the 2016 Olympics for Chicago

8/7/2009
RUSH TO LEAD CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO AFRICA TO INCREASE TRADE, INVESTMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. BUSINESSES AND PROMOTE JOB CREATION FOR AMERICANS

7/31/2009
Rush Generic Drug Amendment Passes in Energy and Commerce Committee Markup

7/27/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce at Cemeteries Oversight Field Hearing

7/8/2009
The Proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency: Implications for Consumers and the FTC

6/24/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection for the Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health on "U.S.-Africa Trade Relations: Creating a Platform for Economic Growth"

6/23/2009
Rush pledges support for President Obama's trade commitment to Africa and urges economic engagement beyond traditional humanitarian assistance

6/18/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection for the Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet on "Behavioral Advertising: Industry Practices and Consumer Expectations"

6/9/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection at Oversight Hearing: "It's Too Easy Being Green: Defining Fair Green Marketing Practices"

5/20/2009
Rush introduces historic, bipartisan Africa resolution that seeks to redefine its strategic importance in the 21st century

5/20/2009
Rush joins in overwhelming House vote in support of H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

5/18/2009
Rush Opening Statement at CTCP Subcommittee Hearing on Auto Safety

5/7/2009
Rush introduces "Minority Business Enhancement Act" bill to expand economic opportunity for America's small businesses

5/6/2009
Rush introduces comprehensive U.S.-Cuba trade bill with a diverse group of 47 original co-sponsors

5/5/2009
Rush applauds President Obama's nominees to lead a revitalized Consumer Product Safety Commission

5/5/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection at Hearing on H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act; and H.R. 1319, the Informed P2P User Act.

5/4/2009
SCORE ® partners with Cong. Bobby L. Rush to offer free, on-site counseling for district small businesses and entrepreneurs

4/27/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection at Hearing on Examining the Status of U.S. Trade with Cuba and Its Impact on Economic Growth

4/23/2009
Rush launches new, Africa trade caucus on eve of International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C.

4/16/2009
Rush joins bipartisan group of House leaders in applauding President Obama's recently announced Cuba policy as he prepares to attend Latin American Summit

4/15/2009
Rep. Bobby L. Rush discusses Cuba mission with Chicago's Latino American leadership; says its time to "bury the misconceptions, failed policies."

4/13/2009
U.S. Rep. Rush says Obama Administration plan to ease Cuba restrictions is “a significant step in the right direction…”

4/8/2009
Scores turn out for Cong. Rush's Subcontractor Opportunity Fair for Metra-Rock Island 35th Street Commuter Rail Stop in Bronzeville

4/3/2009
Chairman Rush Travels to Cuba as Part of Congressional Delegation

4/2/2009
Rush Presses for Women- and Minority-Owned Participation Before Key House Telecom Subcommittee

3/17/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection for Hearing on Stimulating the Economy Through Trade: Examining the Role of Export Promotion

3/6/2009
U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush presents a “Federal Stimulus Workshop For Businesses”

1/28/2009
U.S. Rep. Rush Votes ‘Yes’ to ‘Stimulus Package’Congressman Insists That Follow Thru Must Ensure That Poor And Unemployed Benefit From Stimulus Package with Jobs, Health Care And Opportunity To Pick Themselves Up

1/22/2009
Statement by the Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection on His Amendment to the Broadband Title of the Economic Stimulus Package

12/11/2008
Congressman Rush votes yes to Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act

10/3/2008
Statement by The Honorable Bobby L. Rush on his "Yes" Vote on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Bill

9/29/2008
Statement by The Honorable Bobby L. Rush On his "No" Vote on the $700 Billion Wall Street Bail Out Bill

8/1/2008
Statement By The Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Chairman Committee On Energy And Commerce Subcommittee On Commerce, Trade And Consumer Protection On Senate Vote On The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Of 2008

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