Hoyer Visits Phoenix International Holdings, Inc., Discusses Make it in America Plan

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In recognition of National Small Business Week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) visited Phoenix International Holdings, a local business in Largo, MD, yesterday. During his visit, he discussed his Make It In America jobs plan he is leading in Congress.

"I'm pleased I had an opportunity to visit Phoenix International to see firsthand the outstanding work they perform in Maryland and around the world,"stated Congressman Hoyer. "I have a jobs plan called "Make It In America' that I'm leading in Congress to strengthen manufacturing, boost American innovation, and create well-paying jobs so I'm very excited about the unique capabilities that Phoenix International is providing around the globe and the good-paying jobs they create here at home. I will continue to pursue this agenda in Congress so that companies like Phoenix International can grow, expand, and make it in America and right here in Maryland."

"Phoenix International Holdings, Inc (Phoenix) was pleased to have Congressman Steny Hoyer visit our Largo MD facility," stated General Manager of Phoenix International, Jim Gibson. "We believe the underwater systems we develop at our facility in support of our work for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers are excellent examples what it means to "Make It In America' and we are proud to be included in the list of companies that support this initiative."

Phoenix International designs and builds manned and unmanned systems that assist with deep ocean search and recovery missions, waterborne ship repairs, underwater inspections and surveys, submarine rescue, marine construction support, and engineering support of underwater operations. Phoenix International has played an important role in many search and recovery efforts for commercial airlines, such as Air France Flight 447, and is part of a multi-national team searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

The Make It In America plan has four core components: adopt and pursue a national manufacturing strategy; promote U.S. exports; encourage businesses to bring jobs and innovation back home; and train and secure a twenty-first century workforce.

Since the plan was launched, ten Make It In America bills have been signed into law.

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