[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 57 (Thursday, March 31, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMENDING AUSTAL ON THE LAUNCH OF NEW STEEL LINE

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                           HON. JERRY L. CARL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2022

  Mr. CARL. Madam Speaker, I commend Austal USA for the launch of their 
steel manufacturing line on April 12, 2022. This world-class steel 
expansion is not only a valuable asset for Mobile, but it is also vital 
for our national defense. Austal has invested $100 million in the 
development of this venture, including the necessary facility upgrades, 
new buildings, and state-of-the-art equipment.
  The addition of the steel line will create jobs both at Austal 
shipyard and throughout the steel line supply chain. Austal's 
partnership with SSAB Americas to provide the steel inventory for the 
Navy T-ATS program shows their commitment to utilizing regional 
resources and labor. Austal is developing and growing the local 
workforce by hiring a multitude of tradesmen and women to meet the 
demands of the new line. Additionally, they work with over 280 vendors 
in Alabama, including many small businesses, who will greatly benefit 
from this new enterprise.
  Ensuring that Austal and the Gulf Coast can continue competing for 
future programs to meet the growing needs of the United States Navy and 
United States Coast Guard is incredibly important to our local economy, 
our state, and the defense interests of our entire nation. Austal USA 
is well equipped to meet these critical needs, and I'm proud of the 
work they do right here in Alabama's First Congressional District to 
keep our country safe and secure.

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