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Boustany Introduces RAMP Act in 113th Congress   Location:
Washington, DC  Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D.,
(R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement after
introducing the Realize America's Maritime Promise (RAMP) Act,
H.R. 335, in the 113th Congress earlier today:  "As we begin the
113th Congress, I want to highlight the need to fully allocate
funding to keep America's ports and harbors competitive. This
bipartisan legislation guarantees funds collected on imports at
ports within the United States by the Harbor Maintenance Trust
Fund are used for the sole purpose of dredging and maintaining
the nation's waterways. These funds play a pivotal role in
ensuring our country remains a global leader in trade.  "In
South Louisiana, our ports and harbors continue to serve as
arteries of commerce while providing thousands of jobs. Whether
from our farmers, our domestic producers, or our manufacturers,
the vast quantity of local goods being