CARY LEIZEROWSKI

Issues related to FY2026 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, shipbuilding fees, and jobs.

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

Issues related to government port incentives. Issues related to the Buy American Act. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Implementation of grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Issues related to federally-funded infrastructure project permitting reform.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization. Issues related to port data software.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to government port incentives. Issues related to the Buy American Act. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Implementation of grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Issues related to federally-funded infrastructure project permitting reform.

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization. Issues related to port data software.

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

Issues related to FY2024 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to FY2024 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization. Issues related to port data software.

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to government port incentives. Issues related to the Buy American Act. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Implementation of grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Issues related to federally-funded infrastructure project permitting reform.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to FY2024 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to government port incentives. Issues related to the Buy American Act. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Implementation of grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Issues related to federally-funded infrastructure project permitting reform.

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to FY2024 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy. Reinvesting in Americas Shoreline Economies & Ecosystems (RISEE) Act (S.373, H.R. 913)

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program. Issues relating to vessel speed restrictions and right / rice whales.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization. Issues related to port data software.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization. Issues related to port data software.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to U.S. Maritime Administration reauthorization and the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Issues related to the United States Marine Highway Program.

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.1253) Port Crane Security and Inspection Act (H.R. 3169) Implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 (H.R. 7900) Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act of 2023 (H.R. 1724/S.939) Implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 (H.R. 5440)

Issues related to port electrification grants. Issues related to Maritime Administration Reauthorization. Hydrogen for Ports Act (S.647) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to FY2024 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

Issues related to government port incentives. Issues related to the Buy American Act. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Implementation of grant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). Issues related to federally-funded infrastructure project permitting reform.

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Issues related to Unmanned Arial Systems.

Issues related to port electrification grants. Hydrogen for Ports Act (H.R.7065, S.3111) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions. Issues related to federal permitting policy.

Issues related to FY2022 Appropriations process. Issues related to Army Corps of Engineers navigation program. Issues related to DoT Grant Funding. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022, included in: H.R. 6833, the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7900) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S. 4543) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776)

Made in America Act of 2021 (H.R. 2468) Issues related to government port incentives. Implementation of grant funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684). Secure Our Ports Act of 2022 (H.R.6887)

Issues related to trade investigations, foreign tariffs, and jobs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S.3580)

Issues related to Port Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2022 (H.R.6487) Port Cranes for America Act (H.R.6488) Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850) Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (S.4687)

Issues related to port electrification grants. Hydrogen for Ports Act (H.R.7065, S.3111) America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) Issues related to EPA grant administration. Issues related to NEPA Categorical Exclusions.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program. FY2023 Appropriations: Preparing appropriation request figures for each of the programs mentioned above for FY2022.

We advocate for the creation of new grant programs to fund port electrification projects to reduce carbon and particulate emissions from port operations. We have lobbied on the Hydrogen for Ports Act (H.R.7065, S.3111), which would create a new grant program to fund hydrogen infrastructure at ports. We lobbied for changes to the Hydrogen for Ports Act to expand the allowable uses of grant funds and improve the efficiency of the grant program. Support pro-offshore wind provisions in the America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) and United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260). We lobbied for the inclusion of port electrification funding in budget reconciliation bills.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding. Government incentives for port operations and hours of operation. H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act and impact on port operations. S.3262 FREIGHT Act and its impact on port data collection. Secure Our Ports Act of 2022 (H.R.6887)

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Reauthorization of the Maritime Administrations activities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; implementation of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which was provided additional funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including on the NEPA approval administration process.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program. FY2023 Appropriations: Preparing appropriation request figures for each of the programs mentioned above for FY2022.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding. Government incentives for port operations and hours of operation. H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act and impact on port operations. S.3262 FREIGHT Act and its impact on port data collection. Secure Our Ports Act of 2022 (H.R.6887)

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2022 (H.R.6487), Port Cranes for America Act (H.R.6488), Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850)

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes. Support lowered barriers to trade in the America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) and United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260).

Reauthorization of the Maritime Administrations activities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022; implementation of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which was provided additional funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding. Government incentives for port operations and hours of operation. H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act and impact on port operations. S.3262 FREIGHT Act and its impact on port data collection. Secure Our Ports Act of 2022 (H.R.6887)

We advocate for the creation of new grant programs to fund port electrification projects to reduce carbon and particulate emissions from port operations. We have lobbied on the Hydrogen for Ports Act (H.R.7065, S.3111), which would create a new grant program to fund hydrogen infrastructure at ports. We lobbied for changes to the Hydrogen for Ports Act to expand the allowable uses of grant funds and improve the efficiency of the grant program. Support pro-offshore wind provisions in the America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) and United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260).

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. Port Crane Security and Inspection Act of 2022 (H.R.6487), Port Cranes for America Act (H.R.6488), Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850)

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes. Support lowered barriers to trade in the America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521) and United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260).

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. Draft legislation to bar the purchase of ship to shore cranes made in China.

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program.

Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, H.R. 1318/S. 593, established a temporary waiver for cruise vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington and the State of Alaska to address a Canadian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaskan communities. Apprenticeships: H.R. 987 would establish a grant program for domestic maritime workforce training and education, and for other purposes.

The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.

Reauthorization of the Maritime Administrations activities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Reauthorization of the Maritime Administrations activities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding.

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes.

Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, H.R. 1318/S. 593, established a temporary waiver for cruise vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington and the State of Alaska to address a Canadian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaskan communities. Apprenticeships: H.R. 987 would establish a grant program for domestic maritime workforce training and education, and for other purposes.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. Draft legislation to bar the purchase of ship to shore cranes made in China.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program.

The budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the Build Back Better Act, contains significant funding for a new port electrification grant program to help ports purchase electric cargo handling equipment. We held a meeting and are forming a collaborative working relationship with ARPA-E, within the Department of Energy, to discuss zero emission fuels that may be used in the future to power ocean going vessels. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program is slated to receive funding in the budget reconciliation bill, which would allow ports to replace diesel-powered machines with electric models. The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding. Government incentives for port operations and hours of operation. H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act and impact on port operations. S.3262 FREIGHT Act and its impact on port data collection.

Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, H.R. 1318/S. 593, established a temporary waiver for cruise vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington and the State of Alaska to address a Canadian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaskan communities. Apprenticeships: H.R. 987 would establish a grant program for domestic maritime workforce training and education, and for other purposes.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

The budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the Build Back Better Act, contains significant funding for a new port electrification grant program to help ports purchase electric cargo handling equipment. We held a meeting and are forming a collaborative working relationship with ARPA-E, within the Department of Energy, to discuss zero emission fuels that may be used in the future to power ocean going vessels. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program is slated to receive funding in the budget reconciliation bill, which would allow ports to replace diesel-powered machines with electric models. The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Made in America Act of 2021, H.R. 2468, would ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the United States; FY2022 Appropriations for Transportation include: Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Energy and Water Development; Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding.

Reauthorization of the Maritime Administrations activities; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, H.R. 1318/S. 593, established a temporary waiver for cruise vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington and the State of Alaska to address a Canadian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaskan communities. Apprenticeships: H.R. 987 would establish a grant program for domestic maritime workforce training and education, and for other purposes.

FY2022 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations for DoT - BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, INFRA grants, PIDP grants, and CRISI grant program; Commerce, Justice and Science appropriation: NOAA PORTS program.

The Climate Smart Ports Act, H.R. 501/S. 216, would create a new port emissions reduction grant program. The Climate Action Planning at Ports Act, H.R. 862, would create a grant program to incentivize ports to create and implement climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants. The LIFT America Act, H.R.1848, would create a new grant program to fund electrification of port infrastructure and power.

H.R. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S. 3548 CARES ACT, To provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. AAPA advocated for a stimulus distribution directly to ports and their infrastructure. This bill also established a budget cap adjustment for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund expenditures.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. Draft legislation to bar the purchase of ship to shore cranes made in China.

FY2022 Appropriations ; Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation that authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension; Energy and Water Development and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF, Port Infrastructure Development Program, and other funding.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Harbor Maintenance Tax reform to resolve full use of the HMTF, H.R. 7575, Water Resources Development Act of 2020, to enable expenditures of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nation's ports and harbors, Reauthorization of activities of the Maritime Administration; ;; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce; Section 232 investigation into the import of mobile cranes.

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; FY2021 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613) - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; DOT Appropriations- BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, and CRISI grant program;(H.R. 7616) NOAA PORTS program; H.R. 2440, Full -Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditure of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nations' ports and harbors. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, this was enacted to keep workers paid and employed healthcare systems enhancements and economic stabilization. S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. This bill addresses the economic impacts of and otherwise responds to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes and provides funding for forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020- This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak; H.R. 7612 - Interior Appropriations; H.R. 7667 - Commerce Justice Science appropriations.

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs, H.R. 5449- Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension.; H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. H.R. 7095 the INVEST in America Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. S. 2302 America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 to reauthorize surface transportation programs; Water Resources Development Act legislation, to include S 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act and the House companion bill. S.3548, the CARES Act regarding Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, (HMTF) H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act for HMTF funding and USACE Supplemental Appropriation funding Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF and other funding, prioritization of vaccine distribution for maritime workersS.3548, the CARES Act regarding Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, (HMTF) H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act for HMTF funding and USACE Supplemental Appropriation funding Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF and other funding

H.R. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; S. 3548 CARES ACT, To provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. AAPA advocated for a stimulus distribution directly to ports and their infrastructure. This bill also established a budget cap adjustment for Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund expenditures.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs, H.R. 5449- Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension.; H.R. 2 - the Moving Forward Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. H.R. 7095 the INVEST in America Act to reauthorize surface transportation programs. S. 2302 America's Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 to reauthorize surface transportation programs; Water Resources Development Act legislation, to include S 3591, Americas Water Infrastructure Act and the House companion bill. S.3548, the CARES Act regarding Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, (HMTF) H.R. 2, INVEST in America Act for HMTF funding and USACE Supplemental Appropriation funding Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills, House and Senate for HMTF and other funding

Harbor Maintenance Tax reform to resolve full use of the HMTF, H.R. 7575, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditures of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nation's ports and harbors, S. 3930, the Maritime Administration Authorization and Improvement Act reauthorize activities of MARAD; H.R. 7515 the Maritime Transportation Sector Emergency Relief Act to establish a maritime transportation emergency relief program; S. 4395, the Maritime Transportation Sector Emergency Relief Act to establish a maritime transportation emergency relief program; H.R. 7416, the Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals Commerce Improvement Act to provide assistance to the owners and operators of certain ports and terminals; H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration; S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration;

Trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

FY2021 Appropriations: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613) - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; DOT Appropriations- BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, and CRISI grant program;(H.R. 7616) NOAA PORTS program, H.R. 2440, Full -Use Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditure of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nations' ports and harbors. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, This was enacted to keep workers paid and employed healthcare systems enhancements and economic stabilization. S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. This bill addresses the economic impacts of and otherwise responds to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020- This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak; H.R. 7612 - Interior Appropriations; H.R. 7667 - Commerce Justice Science appropriations.

Harbor Maintenance Tax reform to resolve full use of the HMTF, H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditures of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nation's ports and harbors, S. 1439 Maritime Administration and Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 would reauthorize activities of MARAD, , NDAA; H.R. 7515 the Maritime Transportation Sector Emergency Relief Act to establish a maritime transportation emergency relief program; H.R. 7416, the Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals Commerce Improvement Act to provide assistance to the owners and operators of certain ports and terminals; H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration; S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, to reauthorize the Maritime Administration;

H.R. 4634, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Re-Authorization of 2019 (TRIA), This bill Re-Authorizes through 2027 within the Department of the Treasury. The Government Accountability Office must report on insurance coverage of cyberterrorism.

Support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and trade agreements including NAFTA, trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on agriculture, goods, cargo handling equipment, and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, grants the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices. Section 301 provides a statutory means by which the United States imposes trade sanctions on foreign countries that violate U.S. trade agreements or engage in acts that are unjustifiable or unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including S.1004, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 which requires Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2019, increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. s. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security (Sec. 8520, $600M for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, Sec. 8521 DOD study on Strategic Port needs. AAPA has begun to have conversations about drones and 5G interference.

FY2020 Budget: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 7613) - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; DOT Appropriations- BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, and CRISI grant program;(H.R. 7616) NOAA PORTS program, H.R. 2440, Full -Use Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditure of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nations' ports and harbors. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, This is was enacted to keep workers paid and employed healthcare systems enhancements and economic stabilization. S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. This bill addresses the economic impacts of and otherwise responds to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020- This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak; H.R. 7612 - Interior Appropriations; H.R. 7667 - Commerce Justice Science appropriations

S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs, H.R. 5449- Fixing America's Surface Transporation Act authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension.

S. 3548 CARES ACT, To provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020. This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. AAPA advocated for a stimulus distribution directly to ports and their infrastructure.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including S.1004, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 which requires Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2019, increase the number of CBP officers and support staff and requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. s. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security (Sec. 8520, $600M for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, Sec. 8521 DOD study on Strategic Port needs. AAPA has begun to have conversations about drones and 5G interference.

FY2020 Budget: DHS Appropriations - FEMA Port Security Grant Program funding and U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding for CBP resources and staff dedicated to ports and facility issues; Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R.2960, H.R.2740) - Corps of Engineers navigation program; EPA Appropriations - DERA grants and National Estuary Program funding; DOT Appropriations- BUILD grants, Maritime Administration grants, and CRISI grant program;(H.R.3055, S.1790) NOAA PORTS program, H.R. 2440, Full -Use Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditure of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nations' ports and harbors. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, This is was enacted to keep workers paid and employed healthcare systems enhancements and economic stabilization. S. 3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. This bill addresses the economic impacts of and otherwise responds to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. The bill authorizes emergency loans to distressed businesses. With respect to small businesses, the bill establishes, and provides funding for, forgivable bridge loans; and provides additional funding for grants and technical assistance. HR 6074 Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020- This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and the Small Business Administration to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

Harbor Maintenance Tax reform to resolve full use of the HMTF, H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, to enable expenditures of tax revenues previously collected and to ensure funds are used to maintain our nation's ports and harbors, S. 1439 Maritime Administration and Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019 would reauthorize activities of MARAD, S. 1790, the National Defense Reauthorization Act also calls for a DOD study on strategic ports. The Port Improvement Act, which requires the DOT to make grants to states or other entities with a transportation function to assist them in funding projects to improve safety, efficiency or reliability of the movement of goods through the port and intermodal connection to ports was rolled into the S. 1790, NDAA.

H.R. 4634, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Re-Authorization of 2019 (TRIA), This bill Re-Authorizes through 2027 within the Department of the Treasury. The Government Accountability Office must report on insurance coverage of cyberterrorism.

H.R. 4634, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Re-Authorization Act of 2019 (TRIA), This bill reauthorizes through 2027 the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program within the Department of the Treasury. The Government Accountability Office must report on insurance coverage of cyberterrorism.

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIPRA) of 2019.

S.2302, America's Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill that would authorize surface transportation programs, H.R. 5449- Fixing America's Surface Transporation Act authorizes funds for federal-aid highways, highway safety, and transit programs, increase multimodal funding caps on state and federal, INFRA, funding, DERA Extension.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including S.1004, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 which requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. s. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security (Sec. 8520, $600M for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, Sec. 8521 DOD study on Strategic Port needs.

Support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and trade agreements including NAFTA, trade investigations, and impact of Chinese tariffs on port cranes, cargo handling equipment and port-related jobs, concern for Chinese tariffs.

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIPRA) of 2019.

H.R. 4634, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Re-Authorization Act of 2019 (TRIA), This bill reauthorizes through 2027 the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program within the Department of the Treasury. The Government Accountability Office must report on insurance coverage of cyberterrorism.

Port Security Grant Program for transportation infrastructure security needs and U.S. Customs and Border Protection resources and staffing for the maritime sector, including S.1004, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2019 which requires reports that identify staff, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry also continuing a working group with Custom and Border Protection on facility and employment issues. s. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a bill that would authorize port infrastructure development and security (Sec. 8520, $600M for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for coastal and inland ports, Sec. 8521 DOD study on Strategic Port needs.

Protect large port equipment from China tariffs, these protected items include gantry cranes, overhead traveling cranes on fixed support, mobile lifting frames on tires and straddle carriers, transporter cranes, bridge cranes, and tower cranes.