[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MEXICAN GOVERNMENT'S INTERFERENCE IN OPERATIONS OF VULCAN MATERIALS 
                                COMPANY

  (Mr. STRONG asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STRONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today regarding the Mexican 
Government's unprecedented interference in the lawful operation of 
Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company.
  Vulcan has maintained a presence in Quintana Roo, Mexico, since 1980, 
supporting thousands of American jobs and fostering both economic and 
infrastructure development in the U.S. and abroad.
  This month marks the second year since the Mexican Government 
illegally invaded and shut down Vulcan's deep-water port in Mexico. 
Since then, Vulcan has faced increasing aggression and harassment by 
the Mexican Government, including President Lopez Obrador, threatening 
to unlawfully seize Vulcan's port and limestone quarry.
  Mexico's actions not only jeopardize our bilateral relationship, but 
threaten U.S. jobs and infrastructure development. The Alabama 
delegation stands united behind Vulcan.
  I call on the Mexican Government to immediately cease this brazen 
defiance of rule of law and end its unjust interference in the 
legitimate operations of American businesses.

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