Sexual assault and harassment have no place in society. Every mariner deserves to be respected and deserves to feel safe out at sea.

Now is the time to strengthen and support that industry.

I hope to work with MARAD to ensure all applications are processed in a timely fashion as required by law.

I am pleased that the President's budget request includes $20 million for the Small Shipyard Grant Program.

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 Clean Cars 2.

America's economic competitors are investing in EVs. The United States cannot take a back seat in this race.

Together, these agencies promote the United States maritime industry and protect consumers against unfair shipping practices.

Fleet electrification is not only good for the climate; it is critical to enhancing the nation's economic competitiveness.

I am disappointed that the President's budget includes a 35 percent cut in funding for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.

there is none bigger than funding.

I am grateful for Mr. Yakym, actually, because he was, I think, the only Member to discuss actually increasing speeds, which Mr. Noland is accomplishing on his system.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) supercharged our nation's investment in passenger rail, providing $102 billion in planned funding for intercity rail and $108 billion for transit agencies.