Subcommittee approves HB 777 substitute tying state contracts to Merchant Marine Act compliance The subcommittee voted 9–0 to report HB 777 with a substitute that retains a Virginia Public Procurement Act provision requiring state contracts for certain goods to include provisions directing contractors to comply with applicable Merchant Marine Act requirements regarding use of privately owned commercial vessels.

Virginia's HB 777 is set to boost U.S.-flag cargo and strengthen compliance with the Merchant Marine Act, promising big benefits for the Port of Virginia!

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