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H.R.4820: Port Operations Require Tough Scrutiny (PORTS) Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Port Operations Require Tough Scrutiny (PORTS) Act of 2006 - Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 relating to investigations of proposed corporate mergers, acquisitions, or takeovers (transactions) in the United States by a foreign interest which could affect U.S. national security to: (1) extend from 30 to 60 days after notification of the proposed transaction the period in which such investigation must be commenced by the President, if...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, International Relations, and Homeland Security, 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 Financial Services
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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| Feb. 28, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |