Soda Ash Companion Legislation Introduced in Senate
Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced legislation to extend the reduced royalty rate of 2% for soda ash production. This legislation mirrors that introduced by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and David Wu (D-OR), which would extend the current royalty rate of 2% paid by soda ash companies until 2016. Without passing this legislation, the rate would automatically increase to 6% on October 12, 2011. The U.S. produces the vast majority of the world's natural soda ash in Wyoming, with almost all of the soda ash exported going through ports in Oregon. This legislation would also help U.S. soda ash companies remain competitive worldwide.
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