Florida Republican Congressman Mike Waltz and Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly have joined forces to address the critical issue of America's declining maritime power. The bipartisan effort aims to reverse the decline in shipbuilding and revitalize the U.S. flag global fleet.
Senator Kelly highlighted the stark contrast between the U.S. and China's shipbuilding capabilities, emphasizing the need for strategic investments to rebuild America's maritime strength. With only 20 shipyards in the U.S. capable of building ships, most of which focus on Navy vessels, the merchant marine industry has suffered from a lack of financial incentives.
