HR 4839 · 109th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

To prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from conducting certain operations at seaports in the United States, and from entering into agreements to conduct such operations.

Introduced 2006-03-01· Sponsored by Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.(2006-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits an entity owned or controlled by a foreign government from: (1) conducting operations relating to the import or export of cargo by vessel, or the arrival or departure of crew or passengers on a cargo vessel, at a U.S. seaport; or (2) entering into a contract to conduct such operations. Subjects a person to certain civil penalties for violating such requirements.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican