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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s introduction of Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014:

"I am proud to be an original sponsor of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 to reauthorize Trade Promotion Authority. Trade Promotion Authority is a key piece of United States trade policy that significantly strengthens Congress’ role in expanding trade through global agreements.

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act:

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 1105, the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act:

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 2728, H.R. 1900, and H.R. 1965:

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of the Keep Your Health Plan Act:

“Today I joined my House Republican colleagues in supporting a legislative effort to provide some relief to the millions of Americans that have had their health care plans cancelled because of ObamaCare. The Keep Your Health Plan Act would allow Americans to keep their health care plans while Republicans continue to fight to repeal ObamaCare.

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of the Retail Investor Protection Act and the Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act:

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA):

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding the invitation from President Obama to meet with House Republican leaders at the White House:

“The American people want and deserve leaders who are willing to sit down and negotiate to resolve our differences. After weeks of asking the president to come to the table, I’m hopeful that tomorrow’s negotiation will be a meaningful one that addresses the problems currently facing our nation.

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H.R. 3273, the Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013:

“House Republicans continue to stand ready to work on solutions to end the government shutdown and prevent a default on our nation’s debt, but we need a willing partner at the table to achieve these goals. Unfortunately, Harry Reid and the President refuse to negotiate.

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement regarding House passage of H. J. Res. 70, Open Our National Parks and Museums Act, and H.J. Res. 73, Research for Lifesaving Cures Act: