[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HOLD BAD ACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR ILLEGAL TRADING PRACTICES

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Fighting Trade 
Cheats Act of 2023, recently introduced by my friend from Illinois (Mr. 
Bost).
  As the vice chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus and 
Representative from one of the largest steel-producing districts in our 
Nation, I know it is a necessity that we protect American workers and 
hold bad actors accountable for illegal trading practices.
  More must be done to ensure that foreign countries and companies that 
cheat our trade policies know that their actions will not be tolerated.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Bost for his leadership, and 
appreciate that his legislation will increase penalties for those who 
harm American manufacturers.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure 
that all American workers can compete and can, no doubt, thrive when we 
have a level playing field in our global economy.

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