To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts shipping: Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws Section 55101(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (2), by striking or after the semicolon; in paragraph (3). It relies on definition changes and exemptions. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Exempts shipping: Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws Section 55101(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (2), by striking or after the semicolon; in paragraph (3)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts shipping: Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws Section 55101(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (2), by striking or after the semicolon; in paragraph (3).
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries
Primary Purpose
The bill exempts shipping: Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws Section 55101(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (2), by striking or after the semicolon; in paragraph (3).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Ed Case
D-HI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Case (for himself and Mr. Moylan) introduced the following …
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