S 2244 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to strengthen the domestic water borne commerce of the United States.

Introduced 1984-02-01· Sponsored by Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1984-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to require that U.S. documented vessels be used for the transportation of merchandise between points within the United States and Canada when such transportation is in part over Canadian rail lines.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Sen. Evans, Daniel J. [R-WA]WA