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
Federal Maritime Commission
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
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… Read More
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… 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… 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. 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… Read More
