Review of 2024 Federal Maritime Budget and Shipping Reforms
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing reviews how federal funds are allocated to maritime infrastructure and how new shipping regulations are being enforced, which directly impacts the cost and efficiency of goods moving through U.S. ports.
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Maritime Industry
The industry is subject to federal budget allocations and regulatory changes stemming from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
Federal Maritime Commission
The agency is responsible for implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and managing maritime regulations.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 23, 2023, by the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- The primary purpose was to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for federal maritime transportation programs.
- The hearing included a review of the implementation progress of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
- Witnesses included Ann C. Phillips (Maritime Administration) and Daniel B. Maffei (Federal Maritime Commission).
- Written testimony was submitted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) regarding marine debris.
- A statement was submitted for the record by the National Association of Waterfront Employers.
- The document includes a series of follow-up questions submitted to agency heads by subcommittee members.
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Why It Matters
The hearing reviews how federal funds are allocated to maritime infrastructure and how new shipping regulations are being enforced, which directly impacts the cost and efficiency of goods moving through U.S. ports.
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Focus on Shipping Reform
The hearing highlights a continued legislative focus on the implementation of the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act, indicating ongoing congressional oversight of supply chain regulations.
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