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The National Security Importance of the Jones Act Recognized on National Maritime Day

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas – “This National Maritime Day, I want to recognize the more than 56,000 Texans who work in our thriving maritime industry.

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  • Senator Ted Cruz of Texas – “This National Maritime Day, I want to recognize the more than 56,000 Texans who work in our thriving maritime industry.
  • Texas’ domestic maritime industry accounts for more than $14 billion in economic output while playing a vital role in protecting our national security interests.”
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  • Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington – “On National Maritime Day, we recognize the vital importance of the U.S. maritime transportation system to our nation’s economy and security.
  • American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, a pillar of our nation’s economic, national, and homeland security.

AMC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About Key Role of U.S.-Flagged Shipping Industry

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Maritime Congress (AMC) today launched a comprehensive campaign to raise public awareness about the key role the U.S.-flagged deep-sea shipping industry plays in our nation's economic prosperity, national security and future well-being.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Maritime Congress (AMC) today launched a comprehensive campaign to raise public awareness about the key role the U.S.-flagged deep-sea shipping industry plays in our nation's economic prosperity, national security and future well-being.
  • Internal research that AMC has conducted also shows that many policymakers know little about the U.S. shipping industry's significant role in our nation's strategic security objectives, or about its significant impact on the economy.
  • The Economic Impact pillar of the campaign highlights the fundamental impact that the industry has on job growth, investment and economic development.
  • Additionally, the industry plays a role in protecting our National Security by controlling much of our trade, an often overlooked, yet vital, role.