The U.S. House passed Trade Promotion Authority Thursday by a vote of 218-208 getting fast track back on track and most agricultural organizations are very pleased.

“The House’s bipartisan passage of trade promotion authority legislation brings us a step closer to completing ambitious trade negotiations around the world,” said American Farm Bureau Federation president Bob Stallman.

“We must break down trade barriers and give America’s farmers, livestock producers, and businesses greater access to the world’s consumers. We are one step closer to that goal today,” said National Corn Growers Association president Chip Bowling.

House leaders negotiated passage of TPA by separating out Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), which failed to pass last week, and creating a new bill which now must go back to the Senate for approval.