HR 3447 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Maritime Dry Bulk Trade and Revitalization Act

Introduced 1983-06-29· 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 DOT.(1984-04-17)

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 with each nation with which the United States traded a specified amount of dry bulk cargo in 1980. Directs the Secretary to also negotiate such an agreement 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 Congress. Sets forth the procedures for a congressional 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 bul…

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