We meet today to review the fiscal year 2025 budget requests for the Federal maritime transportation programs.

I would like to work with you as more decisions are issued this year.

Thank you, sir. And please keep me informed as you work through the award process.

Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to talk about an important subject. This is a simple word, faith. Faith is defined in the Scriptures as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, for by it the elders…

It's kind of a crisis everywhere.

Before we begin, I want to mention the recent tragedy in the Port of Baltimore. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

To protect this crucial economic engine, we need to make the necessary investments and ensure our ports can effectively confront physical and cyber-threats.

The United States has neglected a core element of its security and prosperity--its historic maritime strength.

If we had a say in the final bill, we probably wouldn't have had so many discretionary grant programs.

the drawn-out timeline for MARAD and DOT during the grant obligation process...forces recipients to adjust their scopes due to inflation.

We meet here today to examine the Coast Guard's implementation of the recommendations from the Accountability and Transparency Review.