Sec. 2. Purpose
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With respect to the trade and maritime transportation of natural gas produced in the United States, it is the purpose of this Act to— enhance the national security and port safety of the United States by encouraging to the maximum extent practicable the transport of liquified natural gas on United States flag vessels; maintain the technological ability of the United States shipbuilding industry to build and repair vessels for the Navy and the Coast Guard by maintaining the critical industrial infrastructure and skilled human workforce necessary to build such vessels; and ensure to the maximum extent practicable that all maritime personnel operating vessels transporting liquified natural gas to or from the United States are credentialed by the Coast Guard and qualified to hold a transportation security card.