118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1013 — American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

“To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Feb 14, 2023

Last action Feb 14, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 14, 2023

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Referred

Feb 14, 2023

T&I

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Feb 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 14, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Feb 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.