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H.R.4996: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
96 (48 Democrats, 48 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 9, 2021
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Introduced in House - Aug. 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to ocean shipping policies and is designed to support the growth and development of U.S. exports and promote reciprocal trade in the common carriage of goods by water in the foreign commerce of the United States. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth requirements for operating a shipping exchange involving ocean transportation in the foreign commerce of the United...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406).
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H7473-7475)
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7528-7529)
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7479)
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4996.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Aug. 11, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Aug. 10, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| Aug. 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.) |