In October 2021, retailers sent an S.O.S call to President Biden and Congress asking them to Save Our Shipments and take decisive action to address the crisis gripping America’s supply chains. This targeted advocacy effort focused on legislative solutions to address the retail industry’s supply chain challenges, including passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill, adding more truck drivers to the workforce and passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA).

Thanks to retail advocates across the country who sent hundreds of messages urging action over the last seven months, Congress has passed all three legislative measures and President Biden has signed them into law!

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on Thursday, June 16. Making OSRA federal law helps address longstanding systemic supply chain and port disruption issues that existed well before the pandemic by providing the Federal Maritime Commission with the additional authority it needs. Additionally, it provides critical updates to the international maritime transportation system, which has been severely impacted by COVID-19.

Say thank you to Congress and the Administration for helping Save Our Shipments today!