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Support for Longshore and Harbor Workers

Floor Speech

Date: May 19, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care Business, Consumers, and Employees

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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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