Staff
Counsel: Michael T. Amy
Office of the Chairman Staff:
Chief of Staff: Mary T. Hoang
Deputy Chief of Staff: Lauren Vint
Senior Advisor Legislative/Public Affairs: John DeCrosta
Public Affairs Specialist: Melina Reilly
Program Support Specialist: Vacant
Contact
Phone: 202-523-5911
Email: DMaffei@fmc.gov
Biography
Daniel B. Maffei, of New York, was designated by President Joseph Biden as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on March 29, 2021. He was first nominated to serve on the FMC by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 29, 2016. He was then nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate on January 2, 2019. Chairman Maffei was subsequently nominated by President Biden to serve another term on the Commission and was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 14, 2024.
As a Commissioner, Mr. Maffei has shown a particular interest in addressing the vulnerability of the global transportation system to industry-wide financial and security risks. He has spoken at national and international conferences on the changing nature of the economics of international shipping due to technological advances and the pressures that newer and larger carriers have placed on U.S. transportation infrastructure.
A native of Syracuse, New York, Chairman Maffei’s career in government spans more than twenty years. He was elected to two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2015. Immediately prior to his initial appointment to the FMC, Mr. Maffei was a Senior Advisor at the United States Department of Commerce.
Chairman Maffei’s time in Congress included service on the House Armed Services Committee, House Financial Services Committee, and House Judiciary Committee. His priority on the Armed Services Committee was to improve the military’s capacity to defend the country from terrorist and cyber threats. He worked on several provisions in the 2013 and 2014 armed services authorization bills to support and promote new and better technologies. On the Financial Services Committee, he focused on consumer protection and helped improve and pass, with increased bipartisan support, the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights of 2009, a law that took important steps to level the playing field between customers and card issuers. Chairman Maffei also served on the House Committee on Science and Technology and was Ranking Member of its Oversight Subcommittee.
While serving in Congress, Chairman Maffei’s Central New York district included the Port of Oswego, the first U.S. port of call and deepwater port on the Great Lakes. Working closely with Representative Richard L. Hanna and New York’s Senators, he was able to secure vital funding to improve the port’s rail link and the resources to better dredge the port.
Chairman Maffei has substantial experience teaching and researching at universities and think tanks. In 2018, Mr. Maffei spent six months away as a Professor of Practice at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management before returning to the FMC. He has taught on the faculty of the New York State College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) and has been a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) and a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Third Way. For several years, he served on the American Board of Advisors for Global Panel, a Prague-based organization that works primarily behind the scenes to facilitate solutions to various international conflicts and crises.
Chairman Maffei’s private sector experience includes time as an independent consultant, a Senior Policy Advisor at Manatt, Phelps, Phillips LLP, and an executive at Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC (Syracuse, NY).
From 1998 to 2005, Chairman Maffei worked on the Democratic staff of the House Ways and Means Committee. Previously, he had been Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan from 1997 to 1998 and Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Bill Bradley in 1996.
Chairman Maffei received his bachelor’s degree in History and American Civilization from Brown University and holds master’s degrees from the Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Recent News
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FMC Chairman Discusses Trade & Supply Chain Issues
Chairman Daniel Maffei told members of the Gemini Shippers Association that the Federal Maritime Commission seeks to provide certainty for shippers who are wrestling with supply chain challenges caused by developments in the operational, commercial,…
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Chairman Maffei Travels to Southern California for the IANA Intermodal Expo 2024, Meetings with Industry Organizations, and Visits to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei traveled to Southern California last month to speak at the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) Intermodal EXPO, meet with representatives of the Harbor Truckers Association (HTA) and…
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Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Sola Assess Panama Canal Operations
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola travelled to Panama in July to assess how the conditions at the Panama Canal are affecting U.S. shippers. Chairman Maffei, Commissioner Sola, along…
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Chairman Maffei Delivers Remarks at American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei addressed members of the American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) attending the ACSA Convention 2024 where he emphasized how the Commission’s work benefits U.S. exporters. Chairman Maffei reported on…
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Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Gemini Cooperation Agreement Taking Effect
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement will take effect today by the operation of law. Nonetheless, I have questions and concerns about whether the Gemini Cooperation Agreement filed with the FMC has, or will, result in anti-competitive consequences that…
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Upcoming Chairman Appearances
Chairman Maffei has no upcoming appearances.
Past Chairman Appearances
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Chairman Maffei Speaking at NCBFAA
April 15, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale, FL Chairman Daniel Maffei will provide the keynote luncheon speech at the 51st National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference. Additional details about the event can…
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Chairman Maffei Speaking to New England Trade Group
April 10, 2024 | Newport, RI Chairman Daniel Maffei will provide the Luncheon Keynote address at the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade’s (CONECT) 28th Annual Trade & Transportation Conference. The event takes place April…
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Chairman Maffei Meeting with NYNJFFBA
January 31, 2024 | New York, New York Chairman Daniel Maffei will meet with members of the New York New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association Inc (NYNJFFBA). Attendance is limited to NYNJFFBA members. Information about…