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Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4395| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States maritime transportation system that are in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency. The federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is provided under the bill shall be 100%.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7515
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7515
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • HR 116-7515: Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentMarine and inland water transportationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingWorker safety and health

Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4395| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States maritime transportation system that are in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency. The federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is provided under the bill shall be 100%.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7515
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • July 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7515
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (6)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • HR 116-7515: Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentMarine and inland water transportationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingWorker safety and health