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Statement of Commissioners Harvey and DiBella on the Seaport Security Act of 2026
Congressman Patronis recently introduced House Resolution 9229, the Seaport Security Act of 2026, to strengthen protections for America’s port and maritime infrastructure against the growing threat posed by unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flights, commonly…
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Commissioner Harvey Attends White House Summit on American Quantum Innovation
Commissioner Harvey attended the White House Summit on American Quantum Innovation on July 7, 2026. This summit brought together senior administration officials and leading quantum industry representatives to discuss supply chain resilience, accelerating commercialization, and…
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Statement of Chairman DiBella on China’s Continuing Detentions of Panama-Flagged Vessels
I reiterate the concerns I expressed in March about China’s weaponization of port state control inspections against vessels flagged in Panama. These retaliatory inspections, far exceeding historical norms, have continued with no sign of abatement.…
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Commissioner Dye Honored by National Association of Waterfront Employers
Commissioner Rebecca Dye, along with her friend and colleague Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Staff Director John Rayfield, was honored by the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) in recognition for her leadership and…
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Testimony of Chairman DiBella Before Congress – Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests
Statement of Laura DiBella Chairman Federal Maritime Commission Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives Chairman Ezell, Ranking Member Carbajal, and members of the…
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Chairman DiBella Meets with Local Supply Chain Experts in Tacoma, Anchorage, and Juneau
From May 18 – May 22, FMC Chairman Laura DiBella traveled to Tacoma, WA; Anchorage, AK; and Juneau, AK for meetings with shipping stakeholders and transportation officials to discuss specific challenges in the Pacific Northwest…
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Chairman DiBella’s Statement on IMO Consideration of Alternatives to Net Zero Framework
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella’s participation as part of the U.S. Delegation to the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) helped reinforce constructive U.S. engagement to resolve…
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Chairman DiBella Joins the U.S. Delegation to the IMO
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella joined the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) this week for the 84th session of the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee in London. As part of the…
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Statement of Chairman DiBella on China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring how recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal terminals and China’s retaliatory actions against Panama are affecting global shipping conditions. Laws administered by the Commission empower it to investigate whether…
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Statement of Chairman Laura DiBella on Special Permissions
The Shipping Act and Commission regulations require a 30-day notice period before an increase in the rates and charges in a filed tariff become effective. 46 CFR 520.8. This notice period gives shippers crucial time to adjust…
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