Rick Larsen: “The Jones Act exists for good reason. It sustains a vibrant and strong domestic maritime industry.”

So, Congress should approve the President's request for supplemental disaster assistance funding before the end of this Congress.

The region is rich in natural resources including 90 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 30 percent of the world's undiscovered natural gas and $1 trillion in rare earth minerals.

FEMA has reported that a nationwide adoption of modern codes would result in $600 billion in savings from disaster impact by 2060.

This event was terrifying to all those on board, but thanks to the calm and professional action of Alaska's flight crew, everyone returned to the ground safely.