IL SR1243

Urges the President of the United States to ensure the Department of Commerce fully investigates South Korean companies' trade practices regarding oil country tubular goods exports to the United States

Calls for the Department of Commerce to take necessary action against any illegal activity related to alleged "dumping" of steel products below fair market value by South Korean exporters

Expresses concern that hundreds of Illinois jobs are at stake due to alleged dumping practices at facilities like United States Steel Corporation's Granite City Works and throughout the supply chain

Notes that oil country tubular goods are critical steel pipe products used in oil and natural gas extraction and are essential to U.S. energy independence efforts

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be delivered to President Barack Obama