HR 132 · 100th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Maritime Dry Bulk Trade and Revitalization Act

Introduced 1987-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From State.(1987-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Dry Bulk Trade and Revitalization Act - Directs the Secretary of the Department in which the Maritime Administration is operating to negotiate a Governing International Maritime Agreement: (1) with each nation with which the United States traded a specified amount of dry bulk cargo in 1984; and (2) with nations whose U.S. trade was less than the specified amount if such a nation asks to negotiate an agreement. Lists the essential provisions of a Governing International Maritime Agreement. Directs the Secretary to enter into such an agreement with any group of nations which desires to execute the agreement on a regional basis. Prohibits such an agreement from becoming effective until 60 days after it is transmitted to the Congress. Sets forth procedures for congressional review and veto of such an agreement. Prohibits a non-national-flag ship from transporting dry bulk cargo with a trading partner except as authorized by the Governing International Maritime Agreement. Provides that five years after enactment of this Act: (1) non-national-flag ships not documented under the laws of a trading partner are prohibited from transporting dry bulk cargo; and (2) such ships document…

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