the impact of sequestration on the Coast Guard's ability to maintain its legacy assets

With regards to container screening in the SAFE Port Act, we required 100 percent screening of containers entering the U.S. earlier this year, but Secretary Napolitano deferred meeting this requirement until 2014.

First, I would just like to enter in the Record a letter from the American Highway Users Alliance dated August 1 expressing concerns about the legislation. American Highway Users Alliance, August 1, 2012. Dear Member of Congress: This…

Later today the House will take up a bill that is key for jobs now and for opportunity for the future. First, we cannot have a big league economy with little league infrastructure. The transportation bill will do more to create jobs…

We do not need an expensive, low-tech flash pass that provides little security. We need an inexpensive, high-tech security credential that contributes to port security.

I, too, share your frustration with the lack of TSA's presence and, some might say, ability to be forthright with this committee.

The Government Accountability Office questions whether the TWIC has actually improved the security of our vessels, ports, and maritime infrastructure at all.

In the relatively short history of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC, it is no understatement to say that the development and implementation of this program has been, at best, dismal and its record of achievement…

U.S. industry has available capacity to move U.S. strategic oil reserves on U.S.-flag ships putting U.S. mariners to work.

I do not know of anyone on this committee who agreed with these controversial waivers.

The Jones Act exists for good reason. It sustains a vibrant and strong domestic maritime industry.

I would just ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment. We would ask our colleagues here in the House to oppose it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…