United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6253 — Ports-to-Forts Act of 2012

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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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Summary

Ports-to-Forts Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to make grants to states or port authorities to cover the direct or indirect costs for repair or construction of: (1) commercial strategic seaports; or (2) bridges, roads, rail systems, and other infrastructure near such seaports.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

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

  3. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Referred to House Armed Services

  5. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6253 do?
Ports-to-Forts Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to make grants to states or port authorities to cover the direct or indirect costs for repair or construction of: (1) commercial strategic seaports; or (2) bridges, roads, rail systems, and other infrastructure near such seaports.
Who sponsors HR 6253?
HR 6253 is sponsored by Laura Richardson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 6253?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track HR 6253?
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