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Soaring Fuel Costs May Impact Start of Shrimp Season
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 27 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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Soaring Fuel Costs May Impact Start of Shrimp Season
Southern Shrimp Alliance Analyzes Fuel Costs and Effects on American Food Security
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The largest ongoing expense for shrimpers is fuel. As we approach the start of the critical shrimping season openings in May and June, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) provides an analysis of the surge in diesel prices and forecasts their detrimental impact on U.S. shrimpers' ability to access seafood resources this spring.
Fuel Price Analysis:
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 27 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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Soaring Fuel Costs May Impact Start of Shrimp Season
Southern Shrimp Alliance Analyzes Fuel Costs and Effects on American Food Security
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The largest ongoing expense for shrimpers is fuel. As we approach the start of the critical shrimping season openings in May and June, the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) provides an analysis of the surge in diesel prices and forecasts their detrimental impact on U.S. shrimpers' ability to access seafood resources this spring.
Fuel Price Analysis:A 54% Surge in 90 Days
In 2026, U.S. diesel prices experienced a massive surge. After starting the year at a relatively stable average of $3.48 per gallon, prices skyrocketed to over $5.37 per gallon by late March.
This represents an increase of approximately 54% (or $1.90 per gallon) in less than three months.
While $.44 under the all-time record high of $5.81 per gallon set in June 2022, the speed of this ascent is unprecedented.
Shrimpers warn that if diesel prices are above $4.00 per gallon at the start of the shrimping season, which tends to open in May and June, depending on the state, water temperatures, and biological sampling, it will be very difficult for U.S. shrimpers to access the sustainable shrimp stocks off the coast.
"Fuel is not an optional line item. You cannot shrimp without it," said SSA Board Member Craig Wallis, owner of W & W Dock in Palacios, Texas. "When pump prices spike overnight, U.S. fishermen cannot simply raise their shrimp prices to compensate. Wholesale seafood markets don't work that way. We absorb those costs directly. The U.S. shrimping fleet is going to be tied to the dock if something doesn't change--we are already seeing it happen."
Diesel Is the Largest Cost of Shrimping
U.S. shrimpers are profoundly affected by diesel prices, which routinely account for more than 50% of total operating costs. Freezer boats operating in the Gulf typically require between 9,000 and 12,000 gallons of diesel for a 30-day trip, according to SSA Board Member Jeremy Zirlott, owner of Zirlott Trawlers in Coden, Alabama.
"For a recent 30-day trip, I spent $47,000 on diesel before I even left the dock. That is $20,000 more for a single trip than the previous year," explained Zirlott. "U.S. shrimpers operate on razor-thin margins, and right now, the increased cost of diesel makes it nearly impossible to turn a profit in the wholesale shrimp market."
SSA Board Member Lindsey Burroughs, Captain of the Alexandra Pearl in Bayou la Batre, Alabama, uses approximately 700 gallons per day and agrees,
"You can't make the math come out right. The gamble I take when putting $55,000 to $60,0000 of fuel in my boat is too high. I am going to be tied to the dock, along with my fellow shrimpers, until fuel prices drop."
Smaller inshore operators face proportionally similar burdens, regardless of whether they operate small dayboats or iceboats that run for 3-5 days at a time. Iceboats use roughly 15 gallons/hour to harvest shrimp, utilizing 800-1,000 gallons a week, according to SSA Board Member John Wallace, owner of Anchor Seafood in Brunswick, Georgia.
"Shrimpers are not guaranteed a certain volume or value of shrimp per trip. With diesel prices surging, vessel operators face an impossible choice: head out to sea and risk losing money on every pound of shrimp landed, or tie up the boat and watch their livelihoods slip away," said Wallace.
A Fleet Under Pressure
The domestic shrimping industry supports tens of thousands of jobs in coastal communities stretching from Texas to North Carolina -- deckhands, processors, ice house workers, net makers, mechanics, and more. The U.S. shrimping fleet is the economic backbone of many coastal communities. When fuel prices spike, the ripple effects reach far beyond the dock.
These family-owned businesses have survived generations of challenges, from hurricanes to the flood of unethically produced foreign shrimp imports. The value of U.S. wild-caught shrimp dropped by half between 2021 ($522 million) to 2024 ($258 million) due to counterproductive trade policies. Fishing families cut extraneous costs and dipped into savings in hopes of better markets. Although the U.S. shrimp market significantly improved and dockside prices recovered in 2025 with the imposition of new trade relief and the implementation of President Trump's trade policy, the industry's rally is now being impeded by spiraling costs.
Americans Should Produce America's Favorite Seafood
Shrimp is the most-consumed seafood in the United States by volume, with the average American eating more than five pounds per year. When the domestic fleet cannot harvest shrimp, Americans do not eat less shrimp. They eat more imported shrimp, sourced from countries with far weaker environmental protections, labor standards, and food safety oversight.
The consequences extend well beyond the boats themselves. The U.S. shrimping industry supports tens of thousands of jobs in coastal communities stretching from Texas to North Carolina. When boats stay tied to the dock, entire coastal economies feel it.
America's Food Security at Risk
A common observation is that the USDA provides land-based food producers a safety net that fishermen lack. But, this moment calls for clarity rather than division among America's food producers. Farm subsidies, where they exist, are largely commodity-specific price support programs, crop insurance cost-share programs, and conservation payments - not blank checks that cover every input cost. They do not shield farmers from rising diesel prices. The American Farm Bureau Federation made that clear earlier this month in a letter to the Trump Administration that the inability to stabilize input costs before the spring planting season could trigger food price disruptions not seen since 2022, when food inflation hit 40-year highs.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did provide $12 billion in emergency economic assistance to American farmers, recognizing that the people who produce America's food sometimes need support. That precedent matters. But even those funds do not cover the direct burden of surging fuel costs on day-to-day operations. Farmers and fishermen are similar in that they are both price-takers, not price-makers; both bear input cost increases directly; and both are essential to American food security.
The Southern Shrimp Alliance is actively working with other food producer organizations, including agricultural groups, to explore shared solutions to the fuel crisis. In 2022, the Farm Bureau encouraged the administration to explore all options to reduce the burden of rising fuel costs, including removing regulatory barriers that limit the supply, production, and distribution of diesel fuel. The impact of elevated fuel prices extends into the long term, beyond America's ability to produce food this spring.
"Recognizing that every American is coping with rising fuel costs, we aim to find solutions that are in the national interest for America's food producers," said Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance. "To the maximum extent possible, America needs to be able to feed itself. That is a matter of national security. Current fuel prices cannot be the reason America loses its infrastructure and capacity to harvest its vast resources."
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Original text here: https://shrimpalliance.com/soaring-fuel-costs-may-impact-start-of-shrimp-season/
[Category: Food/Beverage]
Economic Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $1 Trillion Dollars Annually, New AARP Report Shows
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release:
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Economic Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $1 Trillion Dollars Annually, New AARP Report Shows
The report finds that 59 million family caregivers of adults contribute 49.5 billion hours of care annually, work that would be valued at $1.01 trillion per year if paid in the marketplace, with state-by-state estimates reflecting differences in wages and cost of care.
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Family caregivers now provide more than $1 trillion worth of labor each year in the United States, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work
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WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release:
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Economic Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $1 Trillion Dollars Annually, New AARP Report Shows
The report finds that 59 million family caregivers of adults contribute 49.5 billion hours of care annually, work that would be valued at $1.01 trillion per year if paid in the marketplace, with state-by-state estimates reflecting differences in wages and cost of care.
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Family caregivers now provide more than $1 trillion worth of labor each year in the United States, according to a new AARP report. Most of this workis unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation's long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home. At $1.01 trillion annually, family caregivers represent a major economic force, yet this care often comes at significant cost to caregivers' health, financial security, and well-being.
Why this matters: Without family caregivers, millions more Americans would rely on expensive institutional care, driving significantly higher costs for taxpayers and public programs.
"Family caregivers are holding up a system that millions of Americans rely on every day," said Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP. "With the economic value of family caregiving now exceeding $1 trillion annually, it is clear that employers, health care providers, and policymakers must do more to recognize and support them, as they continue to fill critical gaps in our health care system. AARP is working to elevate the realities family caregivers face every day and advocate for solutions that reflect the true scale of their contribution."
Key findings from the report - Valuing the Invaluable 2026 - include:
* 59 million Americans are caregivers of adults, providing care for older parents, spouses, neighbors, and other loved ones, contributing 49.5 billion hours of care annually, work that would be valued at $1.01 trillion per year if paid in the marketplace, based on a value of $20.41 per hour.
- The 49.5 billion hours of care provided each year is the equivalent of nearly 24 million full-time workers, roughly 17% of the entire U.S. full-time workforce.
* The value of family caregiving exceeds total federal, state, and local Medicaid spending nationwide, and almost doubles all out-of-pocket health care spending.
* The report also includes state-by-state estimates of the number of caregivers, total hours of care provided, overall economic value, and the average hourly value of care.
- Across states, the estimated value of caregiving ranges from $14.12 per hour in Louisiana to $27.05 per hour in Washington, reflecting regional differences in wages and the cost of care.
Caregiving has become more demanding and complex as chronic illnesses rise and more care shifts into homes:
* Family caregivers are spending more time providing care, averaging 27 hours each week.
* More than half, 57%, now provide high-intensity care meaning; they spend more hours helping with daily tasks like bathing and dressing as well as complex medical and nursing tasks like wound care and administering injections.
Thanks to AARP's advocacy, Oklahoma became the first state in 2023 to pass a comprehensive state-wide caregiver tax credit to put money back in the pockets of family caregivers. Nebraska became the second state in 2024, and 12 states have considered state-wide caregiver tax credits legislation in the 2026 legislative session. AARP continues federal and state advocacy to save caregivers money, time, and get them the support they deserve, including by working to advance the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers through a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, and the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act, a bill to allow family caregivers to use their health savings account or flexible spending account for qualified medical expenses of a parent or parent-in-law.
AARP also helps families navigate caregiving challenges by connecting them to trusted resources in every state. AARP's state-by-state Family Caregiver Resource Guides help family caregivers access key programs, services and agencies right in their community. Additionally, through its partnership with United Way Worldwide, caregivers can access local support services in 28 states by calling 211, including help finding in-home care, respite care, transportation, and other essential services. To find out more, visit www.aarp.org/caregiving.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org, aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPLatino and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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REPORT: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/ltss/family-caregiving/valuing-the-invaluable-2026-family-caregivers-contribution-reaches-1-trillion.doi.10.26419-2fppi.00402.001.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/2026-03-26-AARP-Economic-Value-Of-Family-Caregiving-Report/
[Category: Sociological]
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries Posts Commentary: Utah Retirement Plan Exchange 'Leaps Forward' Into Law
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries posted the following commentary by John Iekel:
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Utah Retirement Plan Exchange 'Leaps Forward' into Law
The Utah Retirement Plan Exchange is a proposal no longer. On March 24, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed the measure that creates the program into law.
With the stroke of his pen, the Beehive State not only enters the club of states providing a program that covers employees whose private-sector employers don't have a plan of their own -- it does so with its own unique twist.
"Utah HB 250 is not just
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries posted the following commentary by John Iekel:
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Utah Retirement Plan Exchange 'Leaps Forward' into Law
The Utah Retirement Plan Exchange is a proposal no longer. On March 24, Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed the measure that creates the program into law.
With the stroke of his pen, the Beehive State not only enters the club of states providing a program that covers employees whose private-sector employers don't have a plan of their own -- it does so with its own unique twist.
"Utah HB 250 is not justa step in the right direction, it is a leap towards closing the retirement plan coverage gap in Utah," said National Tax-Deferred Savings Association (NTSA) Executive Director Nathan Glassey.
If it seems like it happened quickly, that's because it did -- it all took just 63 days. Rep. Joseph Elison (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 250 in the Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 20, 2026; the chamber passed the bill on Feb. 10 in a 71 - 1 - 3 vote. The Utah Senate followed suit 10 days later, exactly one month after Elison introduced it. And just a little more than month after that, Cox signed it into law.
What this Means
The new law creates the Utah Retirement Plan Exchange, a program through which eligible private-sector employers will be able to easily set up a retirement plan through the exchange or adopt an auto IRA program to provide coverage to their employees. The exchange will walk employers through a set of questions that will direct them down a pathway to establishing the retirement program that fits best for their situation.
The Utah Treasury will establish and maintain the publicly accessible online exchange. It also will be responsible to create and disseminate educational resources for eligible employers and eligible employees concerning the exchange, and to ensure that the exchange:
* provides eligible employers access to qualified retirement plans;
* does not include retirement arrangements other than qualified retirement plans; and
* presents each qualified retirement plan with a variety of forms of information about each plan's features and procedures.
Small businesses. The program also is intended to give small businesses a boost in providing coverage to their employees. In an interview with ASPPA Connect, Elison had noted that small businesses struggle to provide retirement benefits themselves. Sen. Brady Brammer (R-Highland) in his Feb. 19 testimony about the bill before the Utah Senate's Business and Labor Committee attested to small business' needs in that regard, and from personal experience. "I'm a small business owner. One of the difficult things is providing benefits to employees," he said.
Good example. Elison in remarks to ASPPA Connect observed that more than 700,000 of his fellow Utahns lack access to employer-provided retirement plan coverage, a situation he seeks to address, but that he also hopes other states will follow Utah's example and take a similar approach.
The Bottom Line
Elison, the bill's author, earlier told ASPPA Connect that his bill -- now one of Utah's newest laws -- "fills a significant gap" in retirement plan savings in Utah by making the proverbial three-legged stood of retirement financing more stable and solid. He sees the measure as a way to remediate a situation in which traditional pension plans are not as widespread as they once were, Social Security is "ridiculously underfunded," and many Americans have insufficient savings to finance their retirements.
"I am impressed with all of the hard work and effort put in by Representatives Elison and Thompson, Senator Brammer, and Treasurer Oaks. Utah is setting a great example for conservative states to follow in closing the retirement plan coverage gap. This leap will pay huge dividends in helping to prepare so many more working Americans for a secure and comfortable retirement," said Glassey.
Finding out More
House Bill 250 is available here (https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0250.html).
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Original text here: https://www.asppa-net.org/news/2026/3/utah-retirement-plan-exchange-leaps-forward-into-law/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
American Fintech Council Supports House Draft of Financial Services Innovation Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports House Draft of Financial Services Innovation Act of 2026
Letter to House Financial Services backs provisions codifying dedicated innovation offices and predictable regulatory frameworks across federal financial regulatory agencies
AFC renews support for Act, reaffirming commitment to federal innovation offices
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports House Draft of Financial Services Innovation Act of 2026
Letter to House Financial Services backs provisions codifying dedicated innovation offices and predictable regulatory frameworks across federal financial regulatory agencies
AFC renews support for Act, reaffirming commitment to federal innovation offices
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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largestindustry association representing both responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, submitted a letter to House Financial Services Committee leadership expressing strong support for the discussion draft of the Financial Services Innovation Act of 2026. The letter highlights the importance of codifying dedicated innovation offices within federal financial regulatory agencies, establishing a statutorily-based structure within federal financial agencies that will help innovative banks and fintech companies safely enhance consumer access to financial services.
"Clarity is key. The Financial Services Innovation Act builds on years of Congressional work to modernize federal oversight and gives innovators clear pathways to safely bring new financial products to market," said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. "Providing consistent regulatory engagement and structured innovation offices will help expand access to financial services, strengthen consumer protections, and reinforce America's global leadership in financial technology."
In its letter, AFC emphasizes that innovative banks and fintech companies need clear, predictable regulatory expectations to operate effectively and serve consumers. As technology-enabled financial services continue to evolve, inconsistent regulatory approaches and shifting agency priorities have created uncertainty for innovators, making durable statutory frameworks for innovation engagement increasingly important.
The discussion draft directly addresses these challenges by establishing Financial Services Innovation Offices (FSIOs) within key federal financial regulatory agencies. By codifying innovation as a core regulatory function and anchoring dedicated offices across administrations, the proposal builds lasting regulatory expertise in emerging technologies while preserving strong oversight and consumer protections. Without it, consumers are left exposed to the risks of an uneven regulatory landscape -- where innovation outpaces oversight and gaps in protection go unaddressed.
"Markets function best with settled expectations. A structured, statutorily-based, and consistent approach to innovation that ensures agencies remain committed to these efforts regardless of the political winds of the day benefits regulators, financial institutions, and consumers alike," said Ian P. Moloney, Chief Policy Officer at the American Fintech Council. "Codifying dedicated innovation offices across federal agencies will provide clarity and continuity in regulatory engagement while ensuring regulators can effectively evaluate and oversee emerging financial technologies. We urge Congress to advance this draft so regulators and innovators can work together to deliver safe, accessible, and responsible financial products to consumers."
A standards-based organization, the American Fintech Council (AFC) is the largest and most diverse trade association representing financial technology (fintech) companies and innovative banks. On behalf of over 150 member companies and partners, AFC promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system by supporting responsible innovation in financial services and encouraging sound public policy. AFC members foster competition in consumer finance and pioneer products to better serve underserved consumer segments and geographies.
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Original text here: https://www.fintechcouncil.org/press-releases/american-fintech-council-afc-supports-house-draft-of-financial-services-innovation-act-of-2026
[Category: Financial Services]
AUVSI Statement on Introduction of the American Security Robotics Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Statement on Introduction of the American Security Robotics Act
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Rep. Elise Stefanik for introducing the bipartisan American Security Robotics Act, which takes an important step toward strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. government robotics and autonomous systems.
As robotics and autonomy become increasingly integral to national
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Statement on Introduction of the American Security Robotics Act
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Tom Cotton, and Rep. Elise Stefanik for introducing the bipartisan American Security Robotics Act, which takes an important step toward strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. government robotics and autonomous systems.
As robotics and autonomy become increasingly integral to nationaldefense, critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and public safety, it is essential that the United States ensures sensitive government systems are not dependent on, or exposed to, technology from adversarial nations. The legislation reflects growing bipartisan recognition of the need to mitigate national security risks in government procurement of uncrewed systems, particularly as foreign adversaries accelerate development of advanced robotics, including humanoid platforms.
"America's economic competitiveness and national security depend on ensuring we're Robot Ready," said Michael Robbins, President & CEO of AUVSI. "We commend Rep. Elise Stefanik, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Sen. Tom Cotton for introducing the American Security Robotics Act, an important step to reduce national security risk by restricting U.S. government procurement of uncrewed ground vehicles of all types from foreign adversaries. The American Security Robotics Act aligns with AUVSI's Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness, which calls for risk-based restrictions to ensure trusted systems and secure supply chains."
The American Security Robotics Act would prohibit federal agencies from procuring or operating uncrewed ground vehicle systems manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly those tied to nations such as the People's Republic of China (PRC). These measures respond to rising concerns about data security, potential remote access vulnerabilities, and the broader risks posed by integrating PRC-manufactured systems into sensitive government operations.
AUVSI looks forward to continuing to work with Congress, industry, and stakeholders to advance policies that promote secure, trusted, and innovative robotics and autonomous systems in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.auvsi.org/news/auvsi-statement-on-introduction-of-the-american-security-robotics-act/
[Category: National Defense]
ALPA Statement on ALERT Act
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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ALPA Statement on ALERT Act
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced it will consider revised aviation safety legislation in response to the tragic accident involving PSA Airlines Flight 5342.
"While we appreciate the Committee's work on the ALERT Act, this legislation falls short by failing to require a comprehensive
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MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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ALPA Statement on ALERT Act
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced it will consider revised aviation safety legislation in response to the tragic accident involving PSA Airlines Flight 5342.
"While we appreciate the Committee's work on the ALERT Act, this legislation falls short by failing to require a comprehensivetraffic awareness, traffic alerting and collision avoidance system that expands pilots situational awareness and provides earlier traffic alerting, which is enabled by a full ADS-B In suite that is integrated to provide expanded aural and visual alerts in the air and on the surface. This capability utilizes ADS-B In beyond the TCAS II and ACAS Xa use of ADS-B In. This is the solution needed to help prevent the scenario that occurred in the PSA 5342 accident from ever happening again.
"ADS-B In is specifically designed to improve pilots' situational awareness and provide early alerts, to assist in preventing mid-air collisions. If PSA Flight 5342 had been equipped, pilots would have had significantly more time than afforded by TCAS II or by ACAS-Xa alone, to visually acquire the approaching helicopter and take evasive action. That difference could have saved 67 lives.
"All commercial aircraft should be equipped with the envisioned integrated, installed, and operational ADS-B In with a flight deck display of traffic information to alert pilots with directional symbols and aural alerts of clock position, relative altitude, range and vertical tendency. The ALERT Act does not properly require this life-saving technology in airline aircraft.
While we do not oppose the ALERT Act and appreciate its safety improvements, there's still more that can and should be done. Until comprehensive traffic awareness, traffic alerting and collision avoidance systems that are enabled by a full ADS-B In suite are included, we cannot support the legislation. ALPA will not settle for 75 percent of a safety solution. We will continue to work toward safety improvements to ensure any final legislation reflects these safety goals and provides a safety package of improvements that pilots need. Nothing less is acceptable.
"We look forward to working with the House and Senate to ensure pilots are given optimal situational awareness that can prevent future tragedies."
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Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.
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Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/03/alpa-statement-on-alert-act
[Category: Transportation]
A4A Applauds Trump Administration Solution to Fund TSA, Urges Congress to Prevent Future Travel Chaos
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Airlines for America issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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A4A Applauds Trump Administration Solution to Fund TSA, Urges Congress to Prevent Future Travel Chaos
The following statement is attributable to Airlines for America (A4A) CEO Chris Sununu:
"We are grateful to President Trump and Secretary Mullin for implementing a solution to pay tens of thousands of dedicated TSA officers for the important job they do, serving with professionalism on the frontlines of our nation's aviation system, despite not receiving pay for more than 40 days.
"President
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Airlines for America issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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A4A Applauds Trump Administration Solution to Fund TSA, Urges Congress to Prevent Future Travel Chaos
The following statement is attributable to Airlines for America (A4A) CEO Chris Sununu:
"We are grateful to President Trump and Secretary Mullin for implementing a solution to pay tens of thousands of dedicated TSA officers for the important job they do, serving with professionalism on the frontlines of our nation's aviation system, despite not receiving pay for more than 40 days.
"PresidentTrump's Executive Order will help restore order, allowing TSA officers to focus on the task at hand and millions of Americans to take to the skies this spring break. However, Congress' job is not done just because TSA officers will be paid.
"It's critical for lawmakers to enact a permanent solution to ensure this chaos never happens again. Specifically, Congress should pass the Keep America Flying Act, which would guarantee TSA officers are paid through government shutdowns, in addition to the Aviation Funding Solvency Act and the Aviation Funding Stability Act, which would guarantee air traffic controllers receive the same paycheck protections.
"A recent national survey showed 93 percent of Americans support paying federal aviation workers, including TSA, during government shutdowns. There aren't many things that Americans agree on right now, but paying our federal aviation workers is the one thing that can unite us.
"Congress, do your job and stop this unnecessary disruption to travel and our economy from ever happening again."
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Original text here: https://www.airlines.org/news-update/a4a-applauds-trump-administration-solution-to-fund-tsa-urges-congress-to-prevent-future-travel-chaos/
[Category: Transportation]
