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NICOLE MALLIOTAKIS 11TH DISTRICT, NEW YORK COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX ASSISTANT WHIP FOR THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE Congre55 of the liniteb 6tate5 i)ous't of Repregentatibeg 4.10.1;afAington, DQt 20515-3211 June 6, 2025 1124 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-3371 7716 3RD AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11209 1698 VICTORY BLVD, SUITE 2L STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314 The Honorable Sang Yi Acting Administrator Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Dear Acting Administrator Yi, I write to express my strong support for the FY 2025 Small Shipyard Grant application submitted by Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Co., INC., located in Staten Island, New York. Caddell Dry Dock is a cornerstone of New York Harbor's maritime industry and plays a critical role in supporting commercial and government vessels alike. The company's proposed project--to upgrade the apron surrounding Dry Dock No. 8--will ensure continued safe and efficient operations, expand their capacity, and enhance resiliency against severe weather events. As the only remaining large-scale ship repair facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey, Caddell provides hundreds of well-paying union jobs and is vital to maintaining the region's maritime infrastructure. This project aligns with the goals of the Small Shipyard Grant Program by improving industrial efficiency, increasing productivity, and strengthening the U.S. maritime industrial base. I respectfully urge the Maritime Administration to give this proposal full and fair consideration. Caddell Dry Dock is an essential asset not just to Staten Island and the New York region, but to our nation's maritime capabilities as a whole. Thank you for your attention to this important request. Sincerely, Nicolb Malliotakis Member of Congress cc: The Honorable Sean Duffy, Secretary Department of Transportation OST-2025-1200 Page 01945 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Sierra Club v. Dept. of Transp. - 3:25-cv-06221 SC_EVERSPLIT0027826