To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends federal ocean shipping law to improve shipping market oversight, establish advisory committees, and address national security concerns related to Chinese shipping infrastructure. It updates the definition of controlled carriers to include those financially linked to nonmarket economies, establishes new advisory committees for ports and ocean carriers, and prohibits the use of Chinese logistics software (LOGINK) by US maritime entities.
Who Benefits and How
US shippers and exporters benefit from stronger oversight of anticompetitive practices by foreign shipping companies and shipping exchanges. Domestic maritime industry stakeholders gain formal advisory roles through new advisory committees. US technology and logistics companies benefit as Chinese competitors are prohibited from the market.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Carriers owned by or linked to nonmarket economies (primarily China) face increased scrutiny and classification as controlled carriers. The Federal Maritime Commission must conduct additional investigations and studies. Entities using Chinese logistics software must transition to alternative systems.
Key Provisions
- Expands definition of controlled carriers to include carriers linked to nonmarket economy countries
- Establishes National Port Advisory Committee and National Ocean Carrier Advisory Committee
- Requires study and assessment of Shanghai Shipping Exchange business practices
- Prohibits use of LOGINK and other Chinese logistics software by US maritime entities
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Makes technical corrections and substantive changes to ocean shipping regulations including definitions of controlled carriers, shipping exchange oversight, advisory committee establishment, and prohibitions on Chinese logistics software.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Maritime Shipping, Trade, National Security
Primary Purpose
Makes technical corrections and substantive changes to ocean shipping regulations including definitions of controlled carriers, shipping exchange oversight, advisory committee establishment, and prohibitions on Chinese logistics software.
Policy Domains
Title I - Ocean Shipping Reforms
Identified Gains
- US shippers and exporters
- Port authorities
- Marine terminal operators
Identified Costs
- Foreign-controlled carriers
- Federal Maritime Commission
Title II - Data and China Provisions
Identified Gains
- US logistics technology companies
- US maritime operators
Identified Costs
- Chinese logistics software providers
- Shanghai Shipping Exchange
- Maritime entities using LOGINK
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, …
Additional sponsors: Mrs. Steel and Mr. Costa
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Mr. Garamendi) …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Carriers linked to nonmarket economies (China), Marine terminal operators, Maritime logistics companies
Positive-direction: Marine terminal operators, Port authorities, US shippers, US shipping companies
Negative-direction: Carriers linked to nonmarket economies (China), Maritime logistics companies, Ocean common carriers, US maritime entities
Chinese logistics software providers, US logistics technology companies
Positive-direction: US logistics technology companies
Negative-direction: Chinese logistics software providers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Maritime Commission
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
- "the_commission"
- → Federal Maritime Commission
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Expanded to include carriers owned, controlled by, subsidiary of, or financially related to a corporation based in a nonmarket economy country
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