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Upcoming Congressional Spending Bills That Impact The Waterways Industry

Separate fiscal year 2024 spending measures passed both chambers of Congress, but Democrats warn only one enjoys bipartisan support. ....

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MarAd Announces First Ships Enrolled In Tanker Security Program

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced that the first nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program. ....

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Government Update: Coast Guard Authorization Act

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On January 1, 2021, in an unusual New Year’s Day session, the Senate (following similar action by the House) overrode President Trump’s veto and enacted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 6395). In addition to the provisions relating to the Department of Defense, the bill contains numerous maritime sections, including Authorization Acts for the Coast Guard (USCG), the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
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The Coast Guard Authorization Act allows for acquisition of an additional National Security Cutter, a Polar Security Cutter (i.e., heavy icebreaker), and, subject to the availability of funds, three additional Polar Security Cutters and four additional Fast Response Cutters. ....

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