Category Archives: THE MERCHANT MARINE

Garamendi’s Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act Heads to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman John Garamendi’s (D-CA) “Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020” (H.R.5671) passed Congress and is heading to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and...

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH GROUP CALLS FOR NEW MARITIME POLICY

The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), a DC-based independent policy research institute established to promote innovative thinking about national security strategy, is calling for the United States to adopt a new approach to maritime policy that recognizes...

Suppose There Was a War and the Merchant Marine Didn’t Come?

Without the ships and mariners of the U.S. merchant marine, the nation could find itself with military forces deployed overseas with no means to feed, arm, or sustain them.  Read More.

The greatest risk to national security you’ve never heard of

Tensions with Russia are increasing with no end in sight. Over the course of the last year, the House discussed at length Russia’s successful attempts to meddle in our election — affecting what Americans hold most dear: our democracy....

America’s Security Requires Protecting Our Maritime Fleet

With pride, Americans point to the U.S. Navy as the mightiest in the world, now or ever. But China is in the midst of a campaign to try to surpass us. The People’s Liberation Army Navy has developed an...

Hoyer: We Need to Give Our Exporters A Fair, Fighting Chance

“This bill enjoys the support of the United States Chamber of Commerce, wide support among the business community throughout America, support of the labor movement, the AFL-CIO, and labor unions all over America, and the support of millions of...

USA Maritime Supports Export-Import Bank Reauthorization

On behalf of the U.S.-flag shipping companies, American maritime labor organizations and related maritime associations belonging to the USA Maritime Coalition, we are writing to express our strong support for H.R. 4863, the United States Export Financing Agency Act...

USA Maritime salutes our merchant marine veterans and all those who so gallantly serve our Nation.

American Maritime Officers: U.S. Merchant Marine loses a friend and leader with the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings

“Congressman Cummings truly recognized and deeply appreciated the value of the U.S. Merchant Marine and all of its roles — from quality career opportunities for young Americans to strategic military sealift service unequaled around the globe,” said American Maritime...

SIU Mourns Passing of Rep. Cummings

“Elijah Cummings was a tremendous leader, a true friend and a first-class individual,” stated SIU President Michael Sacco. “He always – without fail – stood up for workers’ rights and for the American maritime industry. Read more.