To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires port privilege requirements Chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 50309.Preferential berthing(a)In generalA covered port authority shall provide and requires preferential berthing A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are— vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Foreign Policy, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires port privilege requirements Chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 50309.Preferential berthing(a)In generalA covered port authority shall provide...
- Requires preferential berthing A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are— vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires port privilege requirements Chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 50309.Preferential berthing(a)In generalA covered port authority shall provide and requires preferential berthing A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are— vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Foreign Policy, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill requires port privilege requirements Chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 50309.Preferential berthing(a)In generalA covered port authority shall provide and requires preferential berthing A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are— vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Costa) introduced …
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