To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers. The main policy domain is Transportation, Trade, Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
transportation operators and travelers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, transportation operators and travelers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HB8932216C77042B2B1DB6A5981AB28C9: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024.
- Section H18B19232A3B9454E84EEF5DA690F5FCD: 2. Noncontiguous domestic ocean trade Section 13701(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Trade, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
This bill, To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting transportation operators and travelers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- transportation operators and travelers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- transportation operators and travelers
Sponsors
Ed Case
D-HI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Case (for himself and Mr. Moylan) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
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