[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           MARITIME SECURITY

  (Mr. MOYLAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution to 
condemn the illegal and international use of flag of convenience 
practices in maritime efforts. I am honored to be working alongside 
Representative Tokuda and the Oceana in this effort, a leading maritime 
conservation NGO.
  Flags of convenience is a practice that allows a ship to register 
their ship under another country to avoid certain regulations, taxes, 
and fees associated with their country. Among other things, this is a 
growing threat to U.S. maritime security, labor standards, and economic 
interests.
  To quote Dr. Max Valentine of the Oceana organization:

       Transparency at sea isn't just a tool for ocean 
     conservation. It is essential for protecting workers, 
     enforcing maritime security, and ensuring a level playing 
     field for the global fishing industry.

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