I believe the only response to this is to make sure that the fleet is big enough and flexible enough to meet congressional requirements.

I want to join my colleagues in urging you to consider implementing the GAO recommendation to consider a negotiated rulemaking.

I represent the Port of Long Beach. I am the cochair with Randy Weber from Texas of the Congressional PORTS Caucus.

The Biden administration has set goals for the United States to reduce greenhouse emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions no later than 2050.

the Biden administration has set goals for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 and to reach net-zero emissions no later than 2050.

I look forward to the testimony from our witnesses.

I personally remain cautiously optimistic, but I also still believe that transitioning away from fossil fuel is the most effective strategy for saving the planet for our children and for our grandchildren.

There were applications for over $1.3 billion in Federal funds, while we only gave out a total of $239 million.

The program is oversubscribed by a factor of 5.4 to 1.

I want to lend my support to the strongest possible funding for programs like the Port Infrastructure Development Program.

I would like to emphasize how important a quick resolution of this process and a timely report will be to my constituents.