Calling upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill adds or tightens a trade restriction provision: That the Senate— affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It relies on trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Adds or tightens a trade restriction provision: That the Senate— affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill adds or tightens a trade restriction provision: That the Senate— affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill adds or tightens a trade restriction provision: That the Senate— affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Hirono (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Cassidy, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "federal_implementing_agencies"
- → Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill
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