Senate Bill 2786
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2786
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish an Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee to advise DOT on matters related to Arctic maritime transportation, including Arctic seaway development.
The committee must
- develop a set of policy recommendations that would enhance the leadership role played by the United States in improving the safety and reliability of Arctic maritime transportation in accordance with customary international maritime law,
- consider establishing a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation modeled on the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, and
- provide advice and recommendations to DOT on Arctic marine transportation.
The bill requires any Special Representative for the Arctic Region appointed by the Department of State to coordinate any activities recommended by the committee's implementation plan and to facilitate multilateral dialogues with member and observer nations of the Arctic Council.
11/16/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
11/16/2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-295.
12/11/2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
11/05/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
11/05/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:12 PM