FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the State of the U.S. Maritime Industry

Original title: THE STATE OF THE U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY: THE FEDERAL ROLE

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing provides the foundational testimony and oversight required for Congress to draft legislation reauthorizing the Maritime Administration, which oversees federal maritime policy and funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Maritime Administration

The agency is subject to federal reauthorization legislation discussed during the hearing.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The academy's leadership provided testimony regarding its operations and federal oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2016 Senate hearing held to examine the current state of the U.S. maritime industry. The hearing served as an initial step in the legislative process to reauthorize the U.S. Maritime Administration.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 8, 2016, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The hearing was the first in a series intended to prepare for the reauthorization of the Maritime Administration.
The subcommittee focused on the federal role in the maritime industry, including commerce, transportation, and defense.
Witnesses included representatives from the Maritime Administration, the Federal Maritime Commission, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.
The document includes written responses to follow-up questions submitted by various Senators to the witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather information and testimony to assist the Senate in drafting legislation to reauthorize the Maritime Administration.

Who testified at the hearing?

Testimony was provided by the Administrator of the Maritime Administration, the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and an Assistant Inspector General from the Department of Transportation.

Why It Matters

The hearing provides the foundational testimony and oversight required for Congress to draft legislation reauthorizing the Maritime Administration, which oversees federal maritime policy and funding.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Preparation

The hearing explicitly marks the beginning of a legislative cycle for the Maritime Administration, indicating a planned update to federal maritime policy.

Maritime Administration

Connected Entities

personMario Cordero“Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission”Map →

personDeb Fischer“U.S. Senator from Nebraska and Chair of the Subcommittee”Map →

personPaul N. Jaenichen“Administrator, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation”Map →

personJames Helis“Rear Admiral, U.S. Maritime Service Superintendent, United States Merchant Marin”Map →

personMitchell Behm“Assistant Inspector General, Surface Transportation Audits, U.S. Department of T”Map →

organizationMaritime Administration“Federal agency under the Department of Transportation subject to reauthorization”Map →

Sources

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