Former Rep. Maffei sworn in as FMC Commissioner

Former Congressman Daniel B. Maffei was sworn-in on Monday, July 18 as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, taking the seat of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. who retired last Friday.    Former Congressman Daniel B. Maffei was sworn-in on Monday, July 18 as a commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
   Maffei was nominated on November 19, 2015, confirmed by the United States Senate on June 29, 2016 and appointed to the commission by President Obama on July 18, 2016. He takes the seat of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. who retired last Friday.
   A native of Syracuse, Maffei  served two non-consecutive terms representing the 24th and 25th Congressional Districts of New York during the 11th (2009-2011) and 113th (2013-2015) Congresses respectively. Prior to entering office at the FMC, Maffei worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce.
   “I am very pleased that Dan Maffei has joined the Federal Maritime Commission,” FMC Chairman Mario Cordero said. “Commissioner Maffei is a committed public servant who has a serious-minded approach to examining policy matters. He is an excellent addition to the commission and I look forward to working with him through his term.”
   In addition to his previous public service, Maffei worked as a journalist, a campaign manager, a business executive and a college lecturer.
   “I am very honored by the President’s appointment and the Senate’s confirmation to serve on a commission so vital to the nation’s commerce. Our maritime transportation system continues to adapt to a changing, globalized world,” Maffei said. “I am eager to work with Chairman Mario Cordero and my fellow commissioners to address the many maritime commerce issues that lay ahead in a way that maximizes future benefits to American workers, farmers and businesses.”
   In addition to Maffei and Cordero, the other FMC commissioners are William P. Doyle, Rebecca F. Dye and Michael A. Khouri.