Hearing

“Port Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Investment”

Subcommittee: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 Time: 09:30 AM Location: Terminal E of PortMiami

Agenda

The joint field hearing will discuss emerging challenges to safety and security at United States ports as well as the state of port infrastructure and future investment needs.

Witnesses

  1. Mr. Dave Morgan
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Cooper/Ports America, On Behalf of the National Maritime Safety Association
  2. Mr. Ed McCarthy
    Chief Operating Officer
    Georgia Ports Authority, On Behalf of the National Association of Waterfront Employers
  3. Mr. Brent Sadler
    Senior Research Fellow
    The Heritage Foundation
  4. Mr. Frederick Wong Jr.
    Deputy Port Director
    PortMiami, On Behalf of the American Association of Port Authorities
  5. Mr. James Fowler
    Senior Vice President and General Manager
    Crowley Shipping
  6. Mr. William Paape
    Associate Administrator for Ports and Waterways, United Sates Maritime Administration
    United States Department of Transportation
  7. Rear Admiral Wayne Arguin
    Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
    United States Coast Guard
  8. Rear Admiral John Vann
    Coast Guard Cyber Command
    United States Coast Guard
  9. Hon. María Elvira Salazar
    Member of Congress
    27th District of Florida
  10. Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart
    Member of Congress
    26th District of Florida