To amend section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of the Department in which the United States Coast Guard is operating from entering into an agreement relating to assessing the effectiveness of antiterrorism measures at a foreign port with any foreign government that is a state sponsor of terrorism, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires foreign port security assessments Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (f)— in paragraph (1), by striking provided that and all that follows through the end and inserting. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Foreign Policy, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires foreign port security assessments Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (f)— in paragraph (1), by striking provided that and all that follows through the end and inserting...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires foreign port security assessments Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (f)— in paragraph (1), by striking provided that and all that follows through the end and inserting.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Foreign Policy, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill requires foreign port security assessments Section 70108 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (f)— in paragraph (1), by striking provided that and all that follows through the end and inserting.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Gimenez (for himself and Ms. Salazar) introduced the following …
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