Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3580
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
Became Law
Amendments
Became Law
Became Public Law 117-146 on Jun 16, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 3, 2022
Latest Action
Jun 16, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3580
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Minnesota
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Arkansas
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California
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Indiana
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Indiana
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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New Jersey
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North Dakota
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North Dakota
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Oregon
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South Dakota
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Washington
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Wisconsin
Senate Votes (1)
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 31, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Summary

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports. For example, the bill prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair methods.

Text (4)
Amendments (1)
Mar 31, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
4
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 5017
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 9, 2023 5:47:48 PM