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Chris Van Hollen: Maritime commerce is a key economic driver in our state, with the Port of Baltimore alone supporting more than more than…

On the recordJuly 1, 2026
Maritime commerce is a key economic driver in our state, with the Port of Baltimore alone supporting more than more than 273,000 good-paying jobs in Maryland. That’s why we’re fighting for resources to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global shipping industry by modernizing our nation’s maritime economy and building the maritime workforce of the future. With this legislation, we begin to meet the clean shipping demands of today and tomorrow.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the economic impact of maritime commerce in Maryland.

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