Press Release: Troy Carter Responds to Port of New Orleans Crash
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Congressman Carter responded to a Mississippi River collision, expressing concern, praising responders, and criticizing Jones Act waiver policy.
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Port of New Orleans crash: Congressman Troy Carter said he was “devastated” after a tanker collided with the docked riverboat American Heritage near the Port of New Orleans, causing it to capsize. The release says nearly 130 passengers and crew were aboard, and a search and rescue response was underway.
Response and next steps: Carter said he was monitoring the situation, praised responding agencies, and said he was in contact with the National Transportation Safety Board. He also linked the incident to his opposition to waivers of the Jones Act, saying such waivers can increase risks on busy waterways.
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- H.R.10771: Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act
- H.R.10752: CISA Securing AI Task Force Act
- H.R.10722: 9–8–8 Crisis Response Workforce Act
- H.R.10537: Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
- H.R.10424: Equity in Research Act
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