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H.R.1678: SEAS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced April 23, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 5 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
Date | Description |
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May 6, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
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April 24, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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April 23, 2013 |
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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April 23, 2013 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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April 23, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |