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- H.R.8243
H.R.8243: American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced June 28, 2022
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 28, 2022
Bill Summary
American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| June 28, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| June 28, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.) |