The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) aimed at strengthening oversight of international ocean shipping and protecting American economic interests. Introduced in June, the legislation reauthorizes the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) through fiscal year 2029 and expands its authority to investigate unfair trade practices

Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety. The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern