Waterborne cargo contributes nearly $650 billion annually to the U.S. GDP and sustains more than 13 million jobs.
I hope a key part of your position is to make sure that the Seaway is competitive and that we can increase trade into th...
I look forward to hearing today what more we can do to rehabilitate and sustain our aging infrastructure.
The U.S. Maritime Transportation System sustains and empowers our national economy.
I think we all agree that our farmers and ranchers can compete with anybody if it is a level playing field.
It is essential that we provide a safe learning environment, one that is free from harassment and sexual assault.
We need markets with a level playing field and strong trade enforcement.
My basic philosophy is that we want to export our products, not our jobs.
Unfortunately, that has been a pattern for a number of years under both majorities, and so I am glad that our Committee ...
The idea behind this bill is that the Federal Government as a major purchaser of Internet-connected devices will lead th...
We may be playing into Russia's hands, quite honestly. They are achieving exactly what they wanted to achieve, to all of...
I serve on that Committee, and we discussed the need to secure the Internet of things at the hearing.
My understanding is that it does require legislation to be able to move between these agencies.
Our economy and our military rely on the work of the men and women of the Merchant Marine.
Michigan has 38 deep water ports and ranks first in the Great Lake states in maritime tonnage.
I am also honored to serve on the Board of the Merchant Marine Academy.
I think it is really outrageous what is happening and what people are having to spend and taxpayers are having to spend.
tens of thousands of children are entering into foster care due to the opioid epidemic.