Washington, D.C.—Members of the waterways industry welcomed a two-year budget agreement announced by President Donald Trump and quickly endorsed by top congressional leaders from both parties. “We look forward to… Read More
Federal Maritime Commission
Washington, D.C.—After months of delay, a $19.1 billion bill that includes billions of dollars for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to respond to recent historic floods—some of which are… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Citing reports speculating on President Donald Trump’s support for the U.S. maritime industry, the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) released a statement in which AMP Chairman Matt Woodruff expressed confidence Trump… Read More
Michael A. Khouri was designated by President Trump as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission on March 7. He had previously served as acting chairman from January 23, 2017. Khouri… Read More
Washington, D.C.—In an unusual rebuke even in these divisive political times, the Democratic-controlled U.S. House voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency on border security that some warn could… Read More
Washington, D.C.—So far, the waterways industry has avoided major impacts from the partial government shutdown despite funding lapses at the key departments of Transportation and Homeland Security. “The inland waterways… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A measure that includes funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers kicked off a process that has been conspicuously absent for years when conferees met to hammer out… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army are taking formal action to clear up apparent confusion over their year-long effort to repeal the controversial 2015 Waters of the… Read More
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross promoted new dredging technologies for port construction and a single data source for navigational products to help mariners find the best route through congested… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they will not know for weeks, possibly even months, which specific projects will be covered by supplemental funding in a… Read More
