Sam Graves: “Therefore, to encourage more Short Sea Shipping, Congress established a program in 2007.”

Small businesses should not be held hostage by aggressive trial lawyers eager to make a quick buck.

We are grateful to Congressman Nehls (R-TX), along with Chairmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Garret Graves (R-LA), for their leadership on this issue.

I appreciate your efforts.

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…