WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, released the following opening remarks from a Feb. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure": * * * Before I get into my remarks on the topic of this hearing today, I first want to send my condolences to all who were impacted by the tragic accident last week near the DCA Airport. Suzette and I send our   more