The American Maritime Partnership issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) in support of former Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination as Secretary of Transportation on January 15. Read the full letter:
Dear Majority Leader Thune:
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the largest maritime industry legislative coalition ever, representing all elements of the U.S. domestic maritime industry including shipping companies, mariners, shipyards, pro- defense organizations, and others. AMP supports the nomination of former Congressman Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation and urges his swift confirmation. We have worked with Cong. Duffy during his tenure in Congress and believe he is well-qualified for this important position.
AMP particularly appreciates Cong. Duffy’s unequivocal support for the Jones Act as expressed during his Commerce Committee confirmation hearing today. President Trump is the Build American, Hire American, Made in the USA president, and it is hard to imagine a law more consistent with that philosophy than the Jones Act. During his first term, the Trump Administration described the Jones Act as “one of five critical dimensions of President Trump’s Made in the USA strategy” and we are pleased that Mr. Duffy publicly conveyed his support for the law today.
Thank for your interest in this matter. We look forward to working with you and your staff during the 119th Congress.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Carpenter, President
American Maritime Partnership
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