HOUSE 3399118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

Last Action: 7/27/2023

Actions

2023-07-27Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2023-07-26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-07-26On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)
2023-07-26Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)
2023-07-26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3976)
2023-07-25At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. James objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2023-07-25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3399.
2023-07-25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3916-3918)
2023-07-25Mr. James moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2023-07-10Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
2023-07-10Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
2023-07-10Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
2023-05-23Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2023-05-23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-05-23Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-07-26 (53)

Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to report on security at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and to recommend improvements. The report must include details about current security measures and the potential effects of a malfunction or failure. It must also recommend ways to strengthen security and reduce the impact of a malfunction or failure on the supply chain of the United States.

Cosponsors (3)

Jack Bergman (R-MI)
Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
Daniel Kildee (D-MI)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Marine and inland water transportation
Michigan
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security

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