Linda Sánchez Named to Manufacturing Subcommittee on President’s Export Council (Jan. 19 2011)

Washington, D.C. – Today, the President's Export Council announced Rep. Linda Sánchez as a member of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture. The Council serves as an advisory committee to President Obama and the individual subcommittees provide insight to specific issue areas.

"I know we can strengthen our economy and put Americans back to work if we make domestic investments in our manufacturing sector," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "I look forward to working with Senator John Cornyn and the other members of the Subcommittee to present ideas that will reinvigorate our manufacturing base, strengthen our infrastructure, and bring high-wage, high-skill jobs back to this country."

The Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture will focus on sector-specific policies to enhance U.S. exports. The Subcommittee will be able to explore ideas such a developing a long-term manufacturing strategy, how better to promote specific sectors of American products in various overseas markets, or how improved education and workforce policies could make particular market segments more competitive worldwide.

"I believe that the work of the Manufacturing, Services, and Agriculture Subcommittee will be critical to achieving the President's goal of doubling exports in five years," the Congresswoman continued.

Established by presidential executive order in 1973, the Council is composed of business executives, leaders in the labor and agriculture communities, Members of Congress, and officials from the executive branch, and reports to the President through the Secretary of Commerce. The subcommittees include: Manufacturing, Services and Agriculture; Small Business Engagement; Trade Promotion and Advocacy; Workforce Readiness; and Global Competitiveness.

In addition to promoting exports to create American jobs, the Council works to strengthen our economy on the global stage and address trade-related challenges among the business, industrial, agricultural, labor, and government communities.