Members of American Maritime Officers who participated in the 2025 Congressional Sail In – the domestic maritime industry’s premier lobbying event in Washington D.C. – included AMO Great Lakes Boarding Representative Pete Kinsey, Katie McGillicuddy, Marissa Strawbridge, AMO West Coast Boarding Representative Alex Butler, Elizabeth Mack, AMO Assistant Vice President Government Relations Alaina Basciano and AMO VP Government Relations Christian Spain. Also attending the event representing AMO were National President Willie Barrere, AMO Deep Sea Vice President Jeff Richards, AMO East Coast Boarding Representative Marissa Capp and Captains Kevin Stith and Jon Doucot.
Captain Kevin Stith met with Congressman Cleo Fields (D-LA) and his staff to discuss the importance of the Jones Act to national security and the economic prosperity of the nation.
AMO VP Christian Spain explains to Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) the role the U.S. Merchant Marine plays in the distribution of food and humanitarian aid around the world.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is greeted by AMO National President Willie Barrere and AMO members Marissa Strawbridge and Elizabeth Mack during the Congressional Sail In event. Kelly is one of the sponsors of the SHIPS for America Act, crafted to revitalize the domestic maritime industry.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) received the USA Maritime Leadership Award at the reception for the 2025 Sail In for being a champion of maritime issues in Congress. Here, he is congratulated by AMO President Willie Barrere.