WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, issued the following statement in support of Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and cosponsors Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA-06) and Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-03), on introducing the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act. “The Shipbuilders Council of America […]
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Implores Congress and Biden Administration to Pass Long Term Funding Bills WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) – representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, issued the following statement applauding the Congress passing and President Biden signing the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act into law. Below is a quote attributable to Matthew Paxton, SCA President: […]
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WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today issued the following statement in support of Senator Richard Shelby’s (R-Ala.) recently filed Amendment 2535 to the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021. “America’s shipyards are a national asset, critical to our nation’s infrastructure […]
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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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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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Delaware is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 420 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of Delaware. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $60 million annually. Nationally, the domestic […]
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New Jersey is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 7,640 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of New Jersey. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $864 million annually. Nationally, […]
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Pennsylvania is a contributor of jobs, labor compensation, and value added related to the shipbuilding and repair industry in the nation. There are over 7,870 jobs as a result of domestic shipbuilding and repair in the State of Pennsylvania. The contribution to GDP in the State is over $860 million annually. Nationally, the domestic […]
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“Excellence in Safety”, “Improvement in Safety”, and “Significant Safety Achievement” Awards Given Annually to Shipyards That Advance Safety and Accident Prevention WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today announced the recipients of its annual shipyard safety awards. SCA honors shipbuilding and repair […]
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WASHINGTON – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, today presented U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate exemplary dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “The American […]
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