To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires transportation of certain merchandise Section 55102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and by inserting after subsection (b) the following, creates citizenship and transfer provisions Section 50501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)ExceptionsSubsection (c) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) shall, and requires labor provisions Section 30104(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In an action brought under this section against a defendant employer that does not reside. It relies on compliance mandates, product standards, definition changes, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Transportation, Environment, Finance, and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
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 Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires transportation of certain merchandise Section 55102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and by inserting after subsection (b) the following...
- Creates citizenship and transfer provisions Section 50501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)ExceptionsSubsection (c) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) shall...
- Requires labor provisions Section 30104(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In an action brought under this section against a defendant employer that does not reside...
- Provides regulations regarding vessels Except as provided in subsection (b), the minimum requirements for vessels engaging in the transportation of cargo or merchandise in the United States coastwise trade shall be...
- Requires environmental standards All vessels, whether documented under the laws of the United States or not, engaging in the United States coastwise trade shall comply with all applicable United States and international...
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires transportation of certain merchandise Section 55102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and by inserting after subsection (b) the following, creates citizenship and transfer provisions Section 50501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)ExceptionsSubsection (c) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) shall, and requires labor provisions Section 30104(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In an action brought under this section against a defendant employer that does not reside.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Environment, Finance, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires transportation of certain merchandise Section 55102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and by inserting after subsection (b) the following, creates citizenship and transfer provisions Section 50501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)ExceptionsSubsection (c) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) shall, and requires labor provisions Section 30104(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In an action brought under this section against a defendant employer that does not reside.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- 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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