"I, too, want to take a brief opportunity to express sadness at the loss of my friend and colleague, Don Payne, Jr."
"I want to commend Admiral Phillips and MARAD for their work in awarding the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as well."
"I am disappointed that the President's budget includes a 35 percent cut in funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program."
"The Federal Maritime Commission will require more funding and personnel to fully address the new investigative and prosecutorial authorities provided under the law."
"I would like to close by reiterating my strong opposition to H.R. 7526, the D.C. Consumer Vehicle Choice Protection Act, which would repeal the District of Columbia's regulation adopting Advanced Clea..."
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"Together, these agencies promote the United States maritime industry and protect consumers against unfair shipping practices."
"Now is the time to strengthen and support that industry."
"I look forward to hearing from Chairman Maffei today on the status of FMC's efforts."
"America's economic competitors are investing in EVs. The United States cannot take a back seat in this race."
"Infrastructure investments in seaports provide opportunities to bolster our economy, strengthen the supply chain, create and sustain jobs and enhance our international competitiveness."