Rep. Lofgren Issues Statement on Passage of Peru FTA
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on the House passage of the Peru Free Trade Agreement.
Today, I voted to pass the Peru Free Trade Agreement because I believe that it is in the best interest of both countries. This bipartisan bill represents a new way for the United States to conduct trade. This new direction in trade opens and expands the world’s markets for our goods, while protecting American workers and jobs. Unlike previous free trade agreements, including CAFTA, the Peru FTA contains provisions that mandate protection of the environment, labor rights, and property rights. Free trade must be fair trade, and this agreement is a step in that direction.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
