[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE USMCA NEEDS TO BE RATIFIED NOW

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Montana (Mr. Gianforte) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge the House leaders to 
give farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and businessowners the certainty 
they need, and ratify the USMCA.
  Nearly 1 year ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada concluded 
their negotiations and released the full text of a trade agreement.
  But I stand here today nearly 1 year later, and the trade deal with 
our top trading partners is stalled.
  Why? Well, the Speaker objected to the trade deal. Those objections 
were addressed, and yet the American people are still waiting.
  Mr. Speaker, the USMCA will create 176,000 new American jobs. It will 
secure open access to markets in Mexico and Canada, markets critical to 
Montana farmers and ranchers.
  Ratifying the USMCA should be a priority for this Congress, not 
impeachment fever.
  I again call on the Speaker to work with the White House to get this 
trade deal with our top trading partners across the finish line.

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