Federal Maritime Commission

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with language to increase access to federal funding for small coastal and inland ports and terminals,… Read More

Washington, D.C.—After years of all talk and no action on a major, bipartisan infrastructure package, that topic appears to be experiencing a revival at both the White House and… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to include major infrastructure spending in the next coronavirus relief measure. “It’s unrelated to the… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump signed into law a massive coronavirus relief package that includes key language welcomed by members of the waterways industry and their supporters. After winning… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Senate unanimously approved a historic $2 trillion emergency relief package to rescue  American businesses, workers and families impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic as well as provisions  important… Read More

Washington, D.C. –-American Waterways Operators president and CEO Tom Allegretti said U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has eroded the Jones Act and opened the door for foreign vessels to… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Top congressional appropriators have reached a crucial agreement on spending levels for fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills, a major breakthrough that could boost their chances of avoiding yet… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Both chambers of Congress are scheduled to end a two-week recess Tuesday and return to the U.S. Capitol to face a challenging agenda topped by a historic impeachment… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Key members of Congress welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identifying short-term disaster recovery projects it will fund with emergency money approved months ago. Read More