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- H.R.4490
H.R.4490: To amend the coastwise trade laws of the United States to authorize certain freight vessels to transport common ground clay as bulk cargo.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Aug. 6, 1998
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 with respect to the prohibition against transport of merchandise in any vessel other than one built and documented under the laws of the United States and owned by a U.S. citizen, or one extended the privilege of engaging in the coastwise trade. Exempts from such prohibition the transport, as bulk cargo, of merchandise that is common ground clay on a freight vessel specifically designed for the carriage of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on National Security, 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.
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Referred to House National Security
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
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| Aug. 6, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Charles W. Norwood (R-Ga.) |