June 6, 2025 A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court narrowing review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) triggered robust reactions from key members of Congress. Sen. Shelley… Read More
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Washington, D.C.—Mariners will be allowed up to six years to renew their expired merchant mariner credentials (MMC) without taking the complete original examination, according to CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-24. “Mariners… Read More
As part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s deal with President Joe Biden’s White House to extend the federal debt ceiling, Biden’s administration agreed to significant… Read More
The debt ceiling agreement recently signed by President Joe Biden as the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) included significant reforms to the system of federal permits needed to approve projects under… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Key supporters of the permitting reform provisions included in the bipartisan debt limit and budget package made it clear they are not finished. “This is a good first step,”… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Senate approved the Democrats’ sweeping climate, health and tax package that includes $3 billion to help install electrified equipment and reduce emissions at U.S. ports. Passed by a… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced the designation of a new marine highway route, two new marine highway projects and a project designation extension to benefit supply chains in several… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a short-term agreement has been reached on the debt limit through early December. “It’s our hope that we can get this done… Read More
By Jeffrey H. Wood, Jared Wigginton and Austin R. Echols Baker Botts LLC Over the past four years, federal agencies have adopted broad regulatory reforms that affect the maritime and… Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Donald Trump signed a much-anticipated Phase 1 of a trade deal with China, describing it as a “momentous step” for the two countries. “Together, we are righting the… Read More
