Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) received the 2015 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership. In presenting the award, Tom Allegretti, AMP Chairman described Rep. Hunter as a “tremendously valued champion” for the domestic American maritime industry. During his four terms in Congress, Rep. Hunter has been an active and vocal supporter of the Jones Act. He is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Commitee and serves on the Seapower Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee. These are committees important to the maritime industry. Read the full announcement here.