We are always touched and amazed by the members of ICV who have been courageous and determined enough to share their stories.

I had a eight hour deposition where the cruise line attorneys questioned me the entire time about my character.

Afterwards she made over 30 trips to Washington for hearings and to gain support for legislation which the Congresswoman introduced as the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act.

It is time for Congress to act to see that the law is implemented and carried out as we originally intended and that additional protections are secured to provide for the security and well-being of all cruise passengers.

the calculated disregard for passenger safety makes a mockery of the cruise lines' all-too-frequent public declaration that 'passenger safety is our number one priority.'

Ms. Dishman, it sounds to me like you need to control your drinking.

I look forward to working with ICV and this Committee to advance our bill and ensure these vital consumer protections become law.

Although my district in southern West Virginia may be far from the coast, maritime transportation is essential for my district that exports the natural resources and manufactured products that power this country and the world.

I would like to request that the testimony submitted by the International Cruise Victims Association (ICV) on November 13th, 2019 be included as part of the official record.

I have significant concerns that the Commission may be pursuing alternatives to public auctions that could divert proceeds from American taxpayers to private corporations.

I believe we need a comprehensive approach that advances 5G while also making investments that will strengthen rural broadband.