Maritime commerce on the Seaway system provides shippers with nearly $4 billion in annual cost savings.
It is essential that we provide a safe learning environment, one that is free from harassment and sexual assault.
Our economy and our military rely on the work of the men and women of the Merchant Marine.
Michigan has 38 deep water ports and ranks first in the Great Lake states in maritime tonnage.
The U.S. Maritime Transportation System sustains and empowers our national economy.
Senator Fischer and I are glad to partner with you in this year's MARAD reauthorization bill.
I am also honored to serve on the Board of the Merchant Marine Academy.
I look forward to hearing today what more we can do to rehabilitate and sustain our aging infrastructure.
Waterborne cargo contributes nearly $650 billion annually to the U.S. GDP and sustains more than 13 million jobs.
My understanding is that it does require legislation to be able to move between these agencies.
I serve on that Committee, and we discussed the need to secure the Internet of things at the hearing.