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Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1561| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (16)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 202 1 This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes in accordance with specific performance standards. Specifically, the Coast Guard must keep channels and harbors in the Great Lakes open to navigation not less than 90% of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit ice-covered waterways; in a year in which the Great Lakes are not open to navigation because of ice of a thickness that occurs on average only once every 10 years, keep channels and harbors open to navigation at least 70% of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit ice-covered waterways; and coordinate Great Lakes icebreaking operations with operators of commercial vessels. The bill also directs the Coast Guard to acquire a Great Lakes icebreaker that is at least as capable as Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw in an accelerated timeframe and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualification and price.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5896
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2020
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-576
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5896
    Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2020


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-576
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Transportation and Public Works

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  • S 117-576: Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021
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Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1561| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 202 1 This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes in accordance with specific performance standards. Specifically, the Coast Guard must keep channels and harbors in the Great Lakes open to navigation not less than 90% of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit ice-covered waterways; in a year in which the Great Lakes are not open to navigation because of ice of a thickness that occurs on average only once every 10 years, keep channels and harbors open to navigation at least 70% of the hours that commercial vessels and ferries attempt to transit ice-covered waterways; and coordinate Great Lakes icebreaking operations with operators of commercial vessels. The bill also directs the Coast Guard to acquire a Great Lakes icebreaker that is at least as capable as Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw in an accelerated timeframe and award the contract on the basis of contractor qualification and price.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5896
Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2020
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-576
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5896
    Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2020


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-576
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (16)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-576: Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaCoast guardCongressional oversightGreat LakesMarine and inland water transportationMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNavigation, waterways, harborsPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurement