{"id":13148,"date":"2022-05-05T15:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T19:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/?post_type=press-releases&p=13148"},"modified":"2022-05-16T15:52:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T19:52:31","slug":"sen-ossoffs-bill-to-help-port-of-brunswick-reduce-supply-chain-bottlenecks-passes-key-senate-committee-with-bipartisan-support","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.ossoff.senate.gov\/es\/press-releases\/sen-ossoffs-bill-to-help-port-of-brunswick-reduce-supply-chain-bottlenecks-passes-key-senate-committee-with-bipartisan-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Ossoff\u2019s Bill to Help Port of Brunswick Reduce Supply Chain Bottlenecks Passes Key Senate Committee with Bipartisan Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bill would expand the Port\u2019s navigation channel and improve safety<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sen. Ossoff <\/em>briefed Port and city leaders<\/em><\/a> <\/em>on the bill in March<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington, D.C.<\/strong> \u2013\u2013 U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff\u2019s legislation to upgrade the Port of Brunswick passed a key U.S. Senate committee yesterday with bipartisan support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democrats and Republicans on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to pass Sen. Ossoff\u2019s Port of Brunswick Navigation Channel Improvement Act<\/em>, which would make upgrades to the Port\u2019s navigation channel to ensure that increased shipping traffic can safely navigate the Port \u2014 boosting capacity and helping reduce supply chain bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Port is already the second busiest for roll-on roll-off cargo nationwide, and according to the Georgia Ports Authority, the expanded channel would permit newer ships to use the Port, boost efficiency, attract more investment, and create more local jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m working across the aisle to improve the Port of Brunswick\u2019s navigation channel,\u201d Sen. Ossoff said.<\/strong> \u201cThese improvements would strengthen Georgia\u2019s economy, ensure safe shipping operations in our waters, and reduce supply chain bottlenecks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In March, Sen. Ossoff briefed Port leaders on the new legislation as well as the $14.6 million he and Sen. Rev. Warnock secured<\/a> to increase capacity at the Port with a fourth roll-on\/roll-off vessel berth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brunswick leaders praised Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock\u2019s work to support the Port:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the busiest gateway in the U.S. Southeast for Roll-on\/Roll-off cargo, the Port of Brunswick plays a vital role in the international trade of vehicles and heavy machinery,\u201d said Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority<\/strong>. \u201cThe proposed navigational improvements will allow GPA to serve large vessels with greater efficiency and strengthen Brunswick\u2019s ability to attract and support Georgia jobs. We appreciate the efforts of Senators Ossoff and Warnock to pass federal legislation authorizing the work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe City of Brunswick is a national economic hub, and Senators Ossoff and Warnock are helping ensure we continue to grow. This legislation will create good paying jobs in our community and help take Georgia\u2019s economy to new heights. On behalf of Brunswick, I thank them for introducing this important legislation,\u201d said Brunswick Mayor Cosby H. Johnson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cILA Local 1423 strongly supports Senators Ossoff and Warnock\u2019s new legislation. Expanded capacity at the Port will create more good-paying Union jobs and boost economic activity for our city and surrounding communities,\u201d said International Longshoreman Association Local 1423 President Kenny Thorpe<\/strong>. \u201cWe are grateful to Senators Ossoff and Warnock for their support!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here <\/a>to read the Port of Brunswick Navigation Channel Improvement Act<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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