“Port Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Investment”

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