AMO members, officials and staff joined more than 100 maritime labor and industry leaders and representatives for the annual Congressional Sail-In on Capitol Hill April 22, promoting policies and programs key to the U.S. Merchant Marine and discussing the role of American maritime in national security, and in economic and military supply chains.
The group with AMO members Chief Mate Marissa Strawbridge, Captain Emily Gramer and West Coast Representative Alex Butler, as with all of the Sail-In groups, had meetings in several congressional offices during the day.
The group with AMO Chief Engineer Gabe Giguere met with Vermont Rep. Becca Balint.
The group with AMO President Willie Barrere met with Staff Directors John Rayfield and Matt Dwyer for the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The group with AMO Captain Robert Lansden and Executive Vice President Danny Robichaux met with Illinois Congressman Mike Bost.
The group with AMO Captain Kevin Stith spoke with Will Herte, legislative correspondent to Montana Senator Steve Daines.
The group with AMO Vice President for Government Relations Christian Spain met with California Rep. John Garamendi and participated in a press conference promoting the SHIPS for America Act.
AMO Great Lakes Representative Pete Kinsey congratulated Indiana Senator Todd Young on receiving the 2026 Great Lakes Legislator of the Year Award.
The group with AMO Deep Sea Vice President Jeff Richards met with Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen.
The group with AMO Assistant Vice President for Government Relations Alaina Carouge and East Coast Representative Marissa Cap met with Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen and New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas.
