U.S. Maritime Action

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Legislative Branch Action

Reach out to your U.S. representative today and express support for American shipbuilding and our merchant marine!

The SHIPS for America Act has been reintroduced into congress on April 20th by bipartisan sponsors Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), Todd Young (R-Indiana), John Garamendi (D-California), and Trent Kelly (R-Mississippi).

You can copy and paste the following message:

Dear [Representative],

As a constituent from [Your City, State], I am writing to express support for passing the SHIPS for America ACT. This is a bill that would strengthen the U.S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industry and create jobs for hardworking Americans.

Thank you,

[Your name]

Executive Branch Action

Message the President today and express support for American shipbuilding and our merchant marine!

On April 9th, President Trump issued the executive order (EO) “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” which aims to revitalize our neglected shipbuilding and merchant marine industries. The EO contains many deadlines, and some have passed without proof of completion or updates to the public. Please ask President Trump to follow through with this EO!

Sample Complimentary Message to the President

Sample Critical Message to the President

Dear Mr. President,

I appreciate the effort and dedication you’ve shown in addressing the issues facing our country. I am writing to express support for fulfilling the actions laid out in your executive order, “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance”. If the actions outlined in this executive order are carried out, it will strengthen the U.S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industry and create jobs for hardworking Americans.

Thank you,

[Your name]

Dear Mr. President,

Though I disagree with many aspects of your policy, I am writing to express support for fulfilling the actions laid out in your executive order, “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance”. If the actions outlined in this executive order are carried out, it will strengthen the U.S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industry and create jobs for hardworking Americans.

Thank you,

[Your name]

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