{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-continues-push-strengthen-ocean-shipping-regulator-fmc-counter-china", "Johnson Continues Push to Strengthen Ocean Shipping Regulator FMC, Counter China", "2025-06-26", "2025", "2025-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system.\n\nJohnson is a leader in ocean shipping legislation and spearheaded the most significant update to ocean shipping laws for the first time in more than two decades.\n\n\u201cOcean shipping is a critical aspect of America\u2019s national, food, and economic security. That\u2019s why our Federal Maritime Commission must be equipped with the proper tools to keep the industry operating above bar,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cOcean shipping is integral to our economy, from farmers to phones, critical minerals to cars. I\u2019m proud to lead this legislation with Rep. Garamendi to ensure our ocean transportation system is working to the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and consumers.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnsuring the strength, security, and transparency of our maritime supply chain is not just an economic issue, it\u2019s a matter of national interest. The Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025 gives the Commission the tools and oversight needed to hold bad actors accountable, and protect American shippers. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, I\u2019m proud to support this bipartisan effort to modernize and empower the FMC for the years ahead,\u201d said Rep. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee.\n\n\u201cAmerican businesses need access to a robust maritime supply chain to stay competitive,\u201d said Rep. Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. \u201cThis bipartisan bill ensures the Federal Maritime Commission remains a strong, independent watchdog and gives American exporters and importers a fairer, more efficient playing field in the global marketplace.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s economy depends on a reliable and efficient shipping and freight system,\u201d said Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA). \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to lead the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act, which will ensure continued funding for the Commission, strengthen our maritime infrastructure, and build upon my previous work on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. I\u2019m grateful to Representative Johnson for partnering with me on this critical legislation.\u201d\n\nThe Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025 is:\n\nTough on China\n\nEstablishes a formal process to report complaints against shipping exchanges, like the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, to the FMC for investigation.\n\nDirects the FMC to report on anticompetitive business practices or nonreciprocal trade practices.\n\nCodifies the definition of \u201ccontrolled carrier\u201d under the Shipping Act to encompass state-controlled enterprises in non-market economies like the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\nGood Government\n\nUpdates and improves the purposes of the Shipping Act to better reflect current federal policy governing international ocean shipping.\n\nProhibits the FMC from requiring ocean carriers to report information already reported to other federal agencies.\n\nSustains the FMC Mission\n\nReauthorizes the FMC through fiscal year 2029.\n\nExpands FMC Advisory Committees, ensuring non-government stakeholders have the opportunity to provide their insight and expertise to the Commission.\n\nReinforces the FMC\u2019s independent nature by requiring a majority vote of the Commission to disclose FMC investigation efforts to outside parties.\n\nThe Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025 is cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS), John Garamendi (D-CA), Salud O. 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