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Future of United States Maritime: Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission Budget Requests
The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the President's fiscal year 2027 budget requests for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Witnesses discussed the challenges facing the nation's maritime industrial base and emphasized the need to strengthen domestic shipbuilding, expand the U.S. flag fleet, and improve supply chain resilience. Members highlighted the importance of investing in the maritime workforce and ensuring MARAD and the FMC have the resources they need to carry out their missions effectively. The hearing also underscored ongoing efforts to bolster America's maritime competitiveness and strengthen national security.
Read more about the subcommittee hearing here.
Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System
The Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the importance of maintaining reliable and accessible air service for rural Americans, as well as the challenges these areas of the country face in maintaining and expanding commercial air service. Witnesses emphasized that continued investments in airport infrastructure, workforce development, and federal aviation programs are essential to improving connectivity and supporting economic growth. Members also highlighted the importance of building on the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and last year's historic investment in the nation's air traffic control system.
Read more about the Aviation Subcommittee hearing here.
Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) discusses the challenges facing commercial air service in Michigan during the Aviation Subcommittee's June 4 hearing.
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Shedding Wasted Space: Roundtable on Effective Implementation of Public Buildings Reforms
At a roundtable on June 9th, the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Members and participants discussed the challenges agencies face in reducing excess office space and improving building utilization. Participants discussed innovative solutions and efforts to shrink the federal real estate portfolio, including public-private partnerships and increased leasing opportunities. The discussion also highlighted the need for more accurate occupancy data and stronger implementation of the USE IT Act's 60 percent building utilization requirement, emphasizing that agencies must either make better use of their space or relinquish it.
Read more about the roundtable here.
Taking Account: Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Acts of 2025, Reconciliation, and Force Design 2028
During a Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee hearing, Members and witnesses discussed the Administration's utilization of the historic funding for the Coast Guard included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The hearing also focused on implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, which authorizes funding through fiscal year 2027 to strengthen the Service's fleet, workforce, and mission readiness while establishing new accountability measures for acquisitions and long-term planning. Witnesses highlighted provisions in the Act that strengthen accountability and support personnel growth, healthcare, and childcare. Members also examined the Service's plans to recapitalize its aging fleet and infrastructure, expand its workforce, and implement Force Design 2028.
Read more about the Subcommittee hearing here.
Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA) spoke to witnesses about maritime competitiveness and expanding the Coast Guard's assets.
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