SFA’s services include the formulation and tailoring of federal legislation to execute client needs and requirements. Services include working key congressional committees such as the Appropriation and Authorization Committees.
Appropriations Committee Funds Port Sensitive Programs
- Community Funding (House Appropriations Requests)
- USDOT Grants
- Port Security Grants
- Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants
- Energy and Water Appropriations – Funds the Army Corps of Engineers: Operations and Maintenance Account, Construction Account, General Investigations Account. Including Donor & Energy Transfer Ports Program.
- Homeland Security (Port Security, US Customs, US Coast Guard)
- Strategic Seaports (military) – SFA represents two designated Strategic Seaports, one which is the busiest military port in the world.
Authorization Committees
- House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I), Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW): WRDA Authorization and Transportation Reauthorization
- House and Senate Armed Services: authorizes DOD funding and programs
Other Issues Include
- Intermodal Infrastructure Funding (Maritime/Rail/Highway Projects)
- Goods Movement Issues
- National Transportation Corridors
- International Trade Issues
Affiliations
- SFA actively works with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) on federal policies and legislation as it affects US seaports.
- SFA supports local port Seafarer Centers, which service crews who have been at sea.
- SFA also supports Camp Seaport, a five-day youth camp hosted by the Port of Port Arthur at the International Seafarers’ Center. Camp SeaPort was established over a decade ago as a way for students to learn about the maritime industry, as well as a way to showcase various career and educational opportunities.
- SFA is a supporter and active participant of various local and national organizations that improve our communities, including Veteran outreach through Wreaths Across America, Honor Flight Network, and Team Red, White and Blue.