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H.R.6170: SEAS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced July 24, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 24, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (27 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Saving Essential American Sailors Act or SEAS Act - Amends the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to repeal the Act's repeal of the agricultural export requirements that: (1) 25% of the gross tonnage of certain agricultural commodities or their products exported each fiscal year be transported on U.S. commercial vessels, and (2) the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) finance any increased ocean freight charges incurred...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 Armed Services
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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| July 24, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |