Section 6 of HR 702, legislation that removes restrictions on the export of crude oil, will further strengthen America’s military security by enhancing the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Section 6 (National Defense Sealift Enhancement) responds to the factors that threaten the viability of the MSP and its ability to support the security interests of the United States and our allies. It does so by increasing authorized MSP program funding by approximately $114 million in Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018, and approximately $90 million for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021.
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