To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Johnson of South Dakota (for himself and Mr. Garamendi) …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Implements technical corrections to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, including enhanced definitions targeting ocean carriers connected to nonmarket economies like China and countries on trade watch lists.
Who Benefits and How
US shippers and exporters benefit from strengthened FMC oversight of foreign carriers. Domestic shipping interests benefit from stricter scrutiny of carriers linked to nonmarket economies and trade violators.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Ocean carriers owned or controlled by nonmarket economy countries (primarily China) face enhanced regulatory scrutiny. Carriers linked to countries on USTR priority watch lists face additional FMC oversight.
Key Provisions
- Expands definition of ocean common carrier to include carriers linked to nonmarket economies
- Targets carriers from countries on USTR priority foreign country list
- Strengthens FMC authority over carriers subject to trade monitoring
- Updates shipping act purposes to focus on foreign commerce
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Makes technical corrections to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 including strengthened oversight of foreign-controlled carriers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen oversight of Chinese-linked ocean carriers in US trade"
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Includes carriers owned by, controlled by, or related to corporations based in nonmarket economy countries or USTR priority watch list countries
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