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H.R.4817: To prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from carrying out operations at seaports in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Prohibits any entity owned or controlled by a foreign government (including any agency or instrumentality) from: (1) conducting operations at any seaport in the United States (including commonwealths, territories, or possessions); or (2) entering into any contract or other agreement to conduct such operations. Directs the President to promulgate regulations necessary to enforce this prohibition, including requiring any person to furnish...
(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 International Relations, 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 International Relations
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Feb. 28, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by John D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) |