"I commend your leadership efforts to make the maritime industry a safe and desirable workplace for all."
"It is unacceptable that 40 percent of agencies have failed to provide you with bills of lading."
"The U.S. merchant marine is shrinking, and availability of American merchant mariners is dwindling."
"The reforms in the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act... strengthened the FMC's authority to investigate unfair ocean shipping carrier fees."
"Implementing that sooner than 2030 would be helpful as well in this regard."
"We thank Congress for waiving the 3-year wait requirement to flag in and have access to preference cargoes."
"I would like to commend you on your ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all mariners on board ships."
"Stability in international shipping is integral to a strong economy."
"I express my sincere condolences to the families of the construction crew who lost their lives."
"How important is that funding to your ports, and how will it help you lower emissions from your facilities?"
"Ports are vital to our economy and national security."