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- H.R.2940
H.R.2940: Deepwater Port Modernization Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 1, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Deepwater Port Modernization Act - Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to revise the term "deepwater port" to include a fixed or floating manmade structure (other than a vessel) located beyond the territorial sea and off the U.S. coast which is used as a port or terminal for the transportation of oil from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Eliminates: (1) certain utilization and transfer restrictions on deepwater ports; and (2) a certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment and by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation.
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Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transporation and by the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
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Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-692, Part I.
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House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 18, 1996.
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Committee on Judiciary discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
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Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Feb. 1, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Hayes (R-La.) |