Contact: Timothy Svoboda, (202) 225-2476 (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives was finally given a vote on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after the vote: “The USMCA is the 21st century solution we need to promote free trade, economic growth and continued cooperation between the United States, Mexico and Canada. This trade agreement should have been taken up by Congress a year ago,” said Grothman. “Wisconsin’s world-famous dairy industry, and our entire agriculture sector, will benefit from the USMCA trade agreement. Additionally, the

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Contact: Sally Fox Sally.Fox@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement after the House overwhelmingly voted to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). “USMCA is a win for Wisconsin farmers, workers, and families. USMCA is an improved trade deal with Canada and Mexico. It allows Wisconsin workers to sell our products to our allies. Throughout my first year in office, I have pushed for USMCA to be brought to the floor. I am proud to support Wisconsin’s agriculture and manufacturing industries.” On background: Throughout his first term in office, Steil has been an outspoken supporter of USMCA. In April,

Contact: Usamah Andrabi, 202-225-2906 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the House of Representatives vote on the implementing bill for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Today, I voted against the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Though this new deal is a definitive improvement from NAFTA, I cannot be confident that this trade deal would correct its core flaws that led to the outsourcing of hundreds of thousands of American jobs, as well as serious environmental concerns. “This was not an easy vote. The original USMCA proposed by President Trump was an unacceptable handout to pharmaceutical companies as well

Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) offered the following statement after voting for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The House passage of the USMCA is a welcome Christmas present for Wisconsin’s hard working families, especially our dairy farmers. This vote has been long overdue, and I urge the Senate to approve the trade deal as soon as possible.”

Contact: Jordan Dunn   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today issued the following statement after the House passed the USMCA in overwhelming bipartisan fashion by a vote of 385 to 41.   “In an increasingly global economy, strong trade agreements are vital to Wisconsin farms and businesses. This agreement will be a substantial improvement over the status quo, and stands to support thousands of Wisconsin jobs, expand market access to Canadian and Mexican markets, particularly for our dairy farmers, and provide another jolt to an already strong economy.  “For more than a year, Speaker Pelosi played political games with this agreement at the

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Contact: Sarah Abel Phone: 202-225-5506 Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Ron Kind and the House of Representatives voted to pass the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The agreement passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a largely bipartisan manner. “For months, my colleagues and I worked to get a trade deal that ensures a level playing field for Wisconsin farmers, workers, and families, keeps jobs in the United States, and makes this deal enforceable. I’m proud of the work we’ve done. This deal is a great example of what can be accomplished when people work across the aisle to get things

Contact: Jessica Schmidt, Voces de la Frontera, 414-469-9206, jessica@vdlf.org Milwaukee, WI – Los inmigrantes en Milwaukee obtuvieron una gran victoria el miércoles 18 de diciembre de 2019, cuando la Comisión de Bomberos y Policía votó para respaldar los cambios recomendados por Voces de la Frontera a la Política de Inmigración del Departamento de Policía de Milwaukee (SOP 130). La nueva política requiere que la policía tenga una orden judicial firmada por un juez para notificar o colaborar con los agentes de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) para compartir información o arrestar personas por posible deportación. Lea más sobre SOP130

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Jason Culotta, President 608-255-9946 jason.culotta@mwfpa.org Brian Elliott Dir. of Communications 608-255-9946 Brian.Elliott@mwfpa.org Jason Culotta, President of the Midwest Food Products Association issued the following statement in response to news that the United States House of Representatives passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The Midwest Food Products Association applauds the House for passing a modernized trade agreement. Food manufacturers, agri-businesses and consumers will benefit through improved trade relationships the deal provides with our neighbors in Mexico and Canada. As we commend the House for its passage of USMCA, we encourage the Senate to similarly adopt this important trade pact.”