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Cornyn Celebrates Federal Authorization of New Vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston

Senator John Cornyn

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s authorization of a new National Security Multi-Mission vessel (NSMV) to replace an aging training vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston.  Sen. Cornyn supported appropriations for this new vessel in the Senate, fighting for more than $300 million in federal funds. “A new vessel for maritime students in Galveston will improve training and fortify our status as a seafaring nation,” said Sen. Cornyn.  “Today’s […]