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SCA Issues Letter to Senate in Support of Amendment 2535

20 F Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 202-737-3234 Fax: 202-737-0264 www.shipbuildersusa.org Thursday, August 5, 2021 Honorable Charles Schumer                                                             Honorable Mitch McConnell Senate […]

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NEW REPORT: U.S. Shipyards Contribute Nearly $2 Billion to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Economies

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Philly Shipyard, Inc. Discusses Critical Role of U.S. Shipbuilding to Jobs and Regional Economic Growth    PHILADELPHIA –  A bipartisan congressional delegation of nine U.S. Representatives visiting Philly Shipyard, Inc., today highlighted the role that the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry plays in our national, domestic and economic security.   Citing a […]

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U.S. Maritime Administration Awards over $7 Million as Part of the Small Shipyard Grant Program to Ten Members of the SCA

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded more than $7 million to ten members of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) this week. Through the Small Shipyard Grant Program, MARAD annually provides federal grants to support capital improvements and employee training projects at small shipyards across the United States. SCA applauds […]

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SCA Chairman Ben Bordelon Authors Op-Ed on the Resiliency of the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry

‘Building Back Better’ Will Require the Maritime Industry By Ben Bordelon April 09, 2021   The U.S. maritime industry is resilient, and as the backbone of America’s national and economic security, has delivered despite significant trials from natural disasters to foreign conflict. However, 2020 brought unprecedented challenge. Reduced demand and the increased operational costs that have […]

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Shipbuilders Council of America Statement on ‘Buy American’ Executive Order

WASHINGTON – Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) president Matthew Paxton and chairman Ben Bordelon today issued the following statements regarding the ‘Buy American’ Executive Order signed by President Joe Biden. “The ‘Buy American’ Executive Order issued today by President Biden will prioritize American innovation, ingenuity and craftsmanship that are pivotal to our national and economic security. Essential […]

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Biden Underscores Support for Jones Act

President’s “Made in America” executive order advocates for 100-year-old U.S. maritime law Monday, January 25, 2021 President Joe Biden asserted “strong support” for the Jones Act as part of a “Made in America” executive order he plans to sign on Monday. “The President will continue to be a strong advocate for the Jones Act and […]

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Biden’s Transportation Secretary Pick Buttigieg Supports the Jones Act

Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States. Buttigieg’s comments came in response to questioning by Sen. Maria Cantwell (Dem.-Wash.) during a nearly three-hour confirmation hearing held by the Senate Commerce, […]

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