Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 29, 2023
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Referred
Mar 30, 2023
Armed Services · 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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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill reinstates and augments certain cargo preference requirements and addresses related issues. (Cargo preference requirements specify that a minimum percentage of federally financed ocean cargo must be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels.) Under current law, federal agencies must ensure that 50% of the gross tonnage of their purchases and cargo transported via ocean vessel is carried on eligible U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. The bill increases this requirement to 75%. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) must issue regulations and interagency guidance implementing this policy and an earlier-enacted preference applicable to military cargo. The bill also reinstates a requ...
Timeline · 5 actions
Mar 30, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.