Mrvan Testifies Before ITC in Support of U.S. Workers

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) during their hearing last week entitled, “Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers.”

The text of the remarks as prepared for delivery is below.

"Good morning Chairman Kearns, Vice Chairman Stayin, and all the members of the Commission. 

"It is good to see all of you again, and I first want to thank you for the opportunity to speak before you in support of our incredible American workforce and manufacturing industries.  

"I also want to thank you for holding this series of roundtable discussions and investigation on the impact of our trade policies on all U.S. workers, and that you are including such focused conversations on the impact in relation to race, ethnicity, gender, orientation, disability, age, education, and for underserved communities. 

"As the Representative for Indiana’s First Congressional District, I believe that one of the reasons that there is a great divide in our nation is because far too many workers feel left behind.  In union halls and manufacturing industries in Northwest Indiana, workers have shared with me how they have been negatively impacted by trade, and how bad actors around the world are able to threaten their livelihoods and jobs through illegal trading practices.  

"Some of you may be familiar with my predecessor, Congressman Pete Visclosky, who showed me and all workers in Northwest Indiana the value of the incredible work of you and everyone at the International Trade Commission, who are on the front lines of enforcing our trade laws and ensuring that all American workers can compete on a level playing field.  

"Thank you again for your initiative to investigate and research the distributional impact of U.S. trade policies on all U.S. workers.  I look forward to the results of your investigation and continuing to support your deliberate and necessary work to support the strength of American manufacturing and our national economy."

Additional information on the hearing from the ITC is available here.

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