HR 2710 · 93th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to confer exclusive jurisdiction on the Federal Maritime Commission over certain movements of merchandise by barge in foreign commerce.

Introduced 1973-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1973-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that all transportation of merchandise by barge between ports in the United States and furnished as a service substituted in lieu of a direct vessel call by a common carrier by water in foreign commerce shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Maritime Commission.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3]
Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-2]
Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-15]CA