United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 2593 — Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 796.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 2593 adds a new provision that allows negotiations with providers of towing vessel services, specifically addressing rates or services provided within the United States. Additionally, it clarifies the section title regarding centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education. These changes matter as they expand the scope of negotiations related to towing vessel services and formally enhance the focus on education and training in the maritime workforce.

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2593 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2593 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
796 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
2593 To authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and for other purposes.
2593 [Report No.
115-1017] To authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure November 13, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] [For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 23, 2017] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and for other purposes.
(2) in paragraph (8) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
(2) in paragraph (8) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;'';
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``(9) negotiate with a provider of port services on any matter relating to rates or services provided within the United States by such provider, unless advance notice is provided to the Federal Maritime Commission of the intent and need for the negotiation, the negotiation and any resulting agreement are not in violation of the antitrust laws and are consistent with the purposes of this part, and, as determined by the Commission, the negotiation and any resulting agreement will not substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of port services provided at United States ports (this paragraph does not prohibit the setting and publishing of a joint through rate by a conference, joint venture, or association of common carriers).''.
``(9) negotiate with a provider of port services, other than a provider of towing vessel services, on any matter relating to rates or services provided within the United States by such provider, unless advance notice is provided to the Federal Maritime Commission of the intent and need for the negotiation, the negotiation and any resulting agreement are not in violation of the antitrust laws and are consistent with the purposes of this part, and, as determined by the Commission, the negotiation and any resulting agreement will not substantially lessen competition in the purchasing of port services provided at United States ports (this paragraph does not prohibit the setting and publishing of a joint through rate by a conference, joint venture, or association of common carriers);
or ``(10) negotiate with a provider of towing vessel services on any matter relating to rates or services provided within the United States by towing vessels.''.
Centers of excellence for domestic maritime work force training and education ``(a) Designation.--The Secretary of Transportation may designate as a center of excellence for domestic maritime work force training and education a covered training entity located in a State that borders on the-- ``(1) Gulf of Mexico;
Centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education ``(a) Designation.--The Secretary of Transportation may designate as a center of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education a covered training entity located in a State that borders on the-- ``(1) Gulf of Mexico;
Centers of excellence for domestic maritime work force training and education.''.
Centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education.''.
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Union Calendar No.
796 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
2593 [Report No.
115-1017] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ November 13, 2018 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  5. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

  6. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1017.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1017.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 796.

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Who sponsors HR 2593?
HR 2593 is sponsored by Hunter, Duncan D. (Republican).
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This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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