Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 19, 2023
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Referred
Apr 19, 2023
Judiciary · 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 establishes procedures for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to enjoin, without obtaining a court order, the operation of any ocean shipping agreement it determines is likely to have certain anticompetitive effects. The FMC monitors agreements by ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators and otherwise regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system. Under current law, the FMC must obtain a court order to enjoin the operation of an agreement it determines is likely, by a reduction in competition, to (1) produce an unreasonable reduction in transportation service, (2) cause an unreasonable increase in transportation cost, or (3) substantially lessen com...
Timeline · 5 actions
Apr 19, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr 19, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 19, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.