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- H.R.4839
H.R.4839: To prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from conducting certain operations at seaports in the United States, and from entering into agreements to conduct such operations.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 1, 2006
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Prohibits an entity owned or controlled by a foreign government from: (1) conducting operations relating to the import or export of cargo by vessel, or the arrival or departure of crew or passengers on a cargo vessel, at a U.S. seaport; or (2) entering into a contract to conduct such operations. Subjects a person to certain civil penalties for violating such requirements.
(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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| March 1, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by E. Clay Shaw (R-Fla.) |