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Witnesses urge stronger support for U.S. shipyards, cite Jones Act as foundation
Summary
Industry witnesses at the House subcommittee hearing urged Congress to shore up the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base with programs such as the Small Shipyard Grant Program, Title XI finance and by protecting the Jones Act; they also cited the Ships for America legislative proposal as a comprehensive approach to rebuilding capacity.
Shipbuilders, maritime unions and port officials told the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee that revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base requires expanded, sustained federal support and protection of domestic preferences.
Joe Rella, president of Saint John Shipbuilding, told the committee that the industry needs consistent demand and government signals to justify long‑term investments in facilities and workforce. Rella said there are about "120 active shipyards in the United States" and noted diversity of specialties across yards. He urged Congress to…
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