HR 6224 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Ocean Tariff Reform Act

Introduced 1977-04-06· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]· 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 House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1977-04-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ocean Tariff Reform Act - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include within the definition of "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" under such Act common carriers engaging in the ocean transportation of property of United States origin or destination via ports in nations contiguous to the United States who advertise or arrange the transportation of such property within the United States, or who issue or deliver within the United States, ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of affreightment for such transportation. Sets forth filing requirements for specified contracts and tariffs of such carriers with the Federal Maritime Commission.…

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