[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SUPPORT FOR LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight legislation that 
I recently introduced, the Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 
Compensation Act.
  I am extremely proud that this is my first piece of legislation and 
that it serves to protect the health, safety, and livelihoods of our 
Nation's maritime workers.
  The current health pandemic has created serious challenges for these 
essential workers, including unpaid, mandatory quarantine requirements 
resulting from COVID-19 contraction or exposure.
  In the First Congressional District of Indiana, the Burns Waterway 
Harbor generates more than $15 billion in business revenue and supports 
over 80,000 workers, including union jobs with the International 
Longshoremen's Association.
  I appreciate the support of my chairman on the House Education and 
Labor Committee,  Bobby Scott, and I look forward to working with all 
of my colleagues to support this invaluable workforce and to move this 
legislation forward as soon as possible.

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