Senate Bill 1119
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 15, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1119
Congress
115
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
Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017
This bill reauthorizes appropriations through FY2019 for the Federal Maritime Commission. It also authorizes the commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with private entities to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of an internet-based national seaport information portal to increase overall supply chain visibility, reliability, and resilience with respect to international ocean shipping.
May 15, 2017
05/15/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/15/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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