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- H.R.5846
H.R.5846: Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 4, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil Act or the TRANSPORT Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to award grants to motor carriers and motor private carriers for transporting goods from ports during declared national emergencies or when DOT determines a port is at least 50% congested. DOT may use unobligated funds available under specified COVID-19 relief laws for the grants.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| Nov. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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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| Nov. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) |