“Like many Oregonians, I enjoy Oregon's diverse outdoor recreational opportunities. That's why I'm proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill that will remove unnecessary tariffs that penalize consumers and clothing companies in Oregon that produce and sell high-tech recreational performance outerwear,” Rep. Walden said. “Oregon is home to a variety of large and small outdoor clothing manufacturers and retailers that provide good jobs at a time when unemployment in Oregon is at a record low. This bill will remove unnecessary and burdensome costs and allow these companies to create new jobs.”
The U.S. OUTDOOR Act is based on a 2007 U.S. International Trade Commission report that confirmed there to be no commercially viable production of recreational performance outerwear in the United States. OIA worked closely with outdoor apparel manufacturers and U.S. producers of textiles and performance fabrics to ensure the legislation does not impede any U.S. production, but in fact creates jobs in the outdoor industry and supports active outdoor recreation's $730 billion annual contribution to the U.S. economy.
“We are blessed with immense natural resources to explore, and outdoor recreation is great for our well-being,” said Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). “This recreation also brings us many economic benefits, creating jobs for thousands of Americans. Removing unnecessary tariffs on recreational outerwear and improving its affordability can better enable more people to benefit from outdoor recreation. These efforts benefit our nation's physical and financial health.”
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