CPR Meets with Congressman Van Hollen to Discuss Trade Legislation

On March 1, CPR met with Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to discuss the importance of granting Pakistan preferential trade access to the U.S. market.  Last year Congressman Van Hollen was the main proponent of the Reconstruction Opportunity Zone (ROZ) legislation that would have provide preferential trade access to goods produced in areas along the Pakistan/Afghanistan border to create jobs and promote cross-border cooperation between the two countries.  Van Hollen explained that while he recognized that the ROZ legislation was not perfect, it was a start and he asked for CPR’s support.  CPR committed to working with the Congressman’s office to advance trade legislation for Pakistan and educate the Pakistani American community about its importance.