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S.4395: Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced July 30, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 30, 2020
Bill Summary
Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 30, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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July 30, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |