John Garamendi: “If you want something done, get the Coast Guard.”

Bloated defense spending has been a serious problem for far too long. Requiring unfunded priorities only encourages the Pentagon to seek additional funding outside the normal budget process, often at the expense of readiness and sound…

But the job is not done. I will continue the push to bring commonsense measures to Congress that invests in American maritime strength.

But Congress has been clear: we do not impeach over policy differences; we impeach when the law has been broken.

On this anniversary of the Jones Act, I recognize the vital role of our nation’s maritime industry and workforce.