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S.1994: Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act This bill allows a foreign-built vessel that transports passengers between U.S. ports and places to obtain an endorsement that entitles the vessel to engage in coastwise trade. To obtain the endorsement under current law, a vessel that transports passengers between domestic locations generally must be built in the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 9, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| June 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |