Pete Buttigieg

Washington, D.C.—Major supporters of the Jones Act want  those seeking to benefit from a waiver of the 100-year-old maritime law to be held accountable by the government. To ensure that… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration announced a “temporary and targeted” waiver of the Jones Act in response to eastern seaboard oil supply constraints. That announcement came as part of a week-long… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden continues to meet with members of Congress as he promotes his $2 trillion-plus infrastructure and jobs proposal, but Republicans sound committed to a much more modest… Read More

Washington, D.C—The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the availability of $1 billion in infrastructure funding through RAISE grants, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER grants. “Port projects that promise to… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden called on Congress to invest an additional $17 billion in inland waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry and ferries as part of a “big” and… Read More

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offered assurances the Inland Waterways Users Board is not being eliminated or revamped despite being suspended along with other advisory committees by the… Read More

Washington, D.C.—More than 30 maritime industry groups urged Congress and the Biden administration to include emergency relief funding for the maritime transportation system in the next COVID-19 relief package. “Immediate… Read More

Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden has signed a “Made in America” executive order reiterating his strong support for the Jones Act, American vessels and U.S. ports. Echoing a theme from his… Read More

After almost a year into the most devastating pandemic in modern times, the internet is swarming with memes about the year 2020 and how bad it’s been. As this issue… Read More