Representatives Janice Hahn, D-Calif., and Ted Poe, R-Texas, announced Wednesday the formation of a Ports Caucus in the House to raise awareness about the importance of ports and generate legislative support within Congress.
More than 13 million jobs and a quarter of Gross Domestic Product are tied to international trade, 95 percent of which moves through ocean ports.
Hahn represents the Port of Los Angeles. Port Arthur is in Rep. Poe’s district.
New Ports Caucus announced
