LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement of support after President Trump announced a multibillion-dollar shipbuilding partnership, which includes construction of Arctic Security Cutters (ASC) at Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA.
Earlier today, President Trump hosted Finland’s President Alexander Stubb at the White House, where he signed the $6.1 billion memorandum of understanding on the U.S. Coast Guard’s acquisition of 11 icebreaker ships. These new ships will help secure the Arctic Ocean for the United States and its allies. Bollinger and its partners will build six of the icebreaker vessels, with four being constructed at the Houma shipyard.
In his role as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Higgins has strongly advocated for Louisiana’s defense industrial base and continued investment in America’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Congressman Higgins said, “The world’s oceans would not be secure without Louisiana shipbuilders like Bollinger. Four brand new icebreaker vessels will be built in Houma, supporting hundreds of jobs in South Louisiana. Thank you, President Trump, for your commitment to strengthen our domestic shipbuilding industry.”
