American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 2/14/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-14Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2023-02-14Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E121)
- 2023-02-14Introduced in House
- 2023-02-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-14 (00)
American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.
Cosponsors (3)
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)
- Jim Costa (D-CA)
- MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)
Subjects
- Government information and archives
- Law enforcement officers
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
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