Bruce Josten just sent sent this letter to Senators Landrieu and Snowe applauding their introduction of S. 2862, the "Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009." From the letter:

This bill would increase the resources available to small and medium-sized businesses that are interested in engaging in international trade. In particular this bill would:

• It would create an export promotion pilot grant program targeted at small businesses, including rural and women-owned small businesses, that are just beginning to export to China, lending direct assistance as they work to overcome market access barriers.
• It would ensure that each Small Business Administration (SBA) office is staffed by a full time Export Development Specialist and would add ten additional regional representatives.
• It would establish an Associate Administrator position to head SBA’s proposed Office of Export Development and Promotion and have that position report directly to the Administrator.
• It would develop reference materials for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program and technical assistance for small businesses facing commercial disputes.