Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Feb 3, 2022
Step 2
Referred
Feb 3, 2022
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Step 3
Committee
Mar 22, 2022
Reported out
Step 4
Senate
Mar 31, 2022
Passed Senate w/ Changes
Step 5
House floor
Moves to House
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
Jun 16, 2022
SummaryCRS Summary
This act revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to o...
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| Bill | Text overlap | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 4996— Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 | 6% | INCORPORATED |
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 21 actions
Jun 16, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 16, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-146.
Jun 14, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 13, 2022
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 13, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 13, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3580.
Jun 13, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 13, 2022
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 13, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 42 (Roll no. 256).ROLL CALLpass
Jun 13, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 4, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 4, 2022
Received in the House.
Apr 4, 2022
Held at the desk.
Mar 31, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Mar 31, 2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 31, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 24, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mar 24, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Mar 22, 2022
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.