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Border Trade Alliance applauds passage of language by Sen. Cruz in NDAA to streamline international bridge project permitting
WASHINGTON – The Border Trade Alliance is cheering the inclusion of language in the National Defense Authorization Act that will streamline the process that determines whether a presidential permit will be issued for international bridge projects. The language by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, received...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance urges passage of legislation to modernize security screenings for transportation & logistics sector
Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act would make credentialing process more efficient, eliminate redundancies WASHINGTON – The Border Trade Alliance today joined peer organizations across the trade, transportation, and logistics sectors in urging Congress to pass the...
Read MoreBorder Trade Alliance appoints new board members, adopts annual policy agenda
Fall board meeting welcomes guests from CBP, features tours of port of entry and leading produce warehouse WASHINGTON (November 13, 2023) – The Border Trade Alliance appointed four new board members at its fall board meeting last week in Tubac, Arizona. Joining the board are: ...
Read MoreBTA supports legislation to establish Land Border Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund
The Border Trade Alliance in November 2023 sent this letter to Rep. Henry Cuellar stating the organization's support for H.R. 3135, the Land Border Port of Entry Modernization Act, legislation that we believe will significantly improve the port of entry infrastructure at the United States’ land...
Read MoreCiting increased delays and harm to commerce, Border Trade Alliance calls on Texas Gov. Abbott to cease Laredo truck inspections
Citing increased delays and harm to commerce, Border Trade Alliance calls on Texas Gov. Abbott to cease Laredo truck inspections BTA President: Latest round of inspections in Laredo will lead to backups and congestion around the bridge, harm already strained supply chains, put upward pressure on...
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