Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I, too, rise in support of H.R. 4183, the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025, as amended. This bill updates and strengthens the authorities of the Federal Maritime Commission, or FMC, an agency that plays a critical role in ensuring an efficient, competitive, and economical maritime shipping system. As my colleague from South Dakota indicated, it ensures that we have the resources necessary to level the playing field. The past several years have shown how essential it is to safeguard our shipping. Disruptions in global shipping, port congestion, and fluctuating freight rates have created serious challenges for American businesses and consumers alike. This legislation authorizes funding for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring that the agency has the consistent resources it needs over the next several years to continue its core oversight and enforcement work. The bill strengthens the FMC's ability to address anticompetitive behavior, which is vitally necessary throughout the shipping industry. It will also authorize the FMC to investigate complaints against shipping exchanges concerning market manipulation and other anticompetitive practices.”