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Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4996| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2021
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (96)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to ocean shipping policies and is designed to support the growth and development of U.S. exports and promote reciprocal trade in the common carriage of goods by water in the foreign commerce of the United States. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth requirements for operating a shipping exchange involving ocean transportation in the foreign commerce of the United States; requires ocean common carriers to report to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) each calendar quarter on total import and export tonnage and the total loaded and empty 20-foot equivalent units per vessel that makes port in the United States; requires the FMC to publish and annually update all its findings of false certifications by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators and all penalties assessed against such carriers or operators; revises annual reporting requirements for the FMC on foreign laws and practices to include practices by ocean common carriers; prohibits ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators from retaliating or discriminating against shippers because such shippers have patronized another carrier, or filed a complaint; directs the FMC to establish rules prohibiting ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators from adopting and applying unjust and unreasonable demurrage and detention fees; authorizes the FMC to initiate investigations of an ocean common carrier's fees or charges and apply enforcement measures, as appropriate; directs the Department of Transportation to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to study the U.S. supply chain industry, including data constraints that impede the flow of maritime cargo and add to supply chain inefficiencies; and provides authority for the FMC to issue an emergency order requiring ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators to share directly with relevant shippers, rail carriers, or motor carriers information relating to cargo throughput and availability.

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Timeline
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 10, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888)
Aug 11, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7479)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4996.
Dec 8, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7528-7529)
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H7473-7475)
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Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3580
Signed by President.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 10, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 10, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888)


  • August 11, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7479)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4996.


  • December 8, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7528-7529)


  • December 8, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H7473-7475)
    View Vote


  • December 8, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 9, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3580
    Signed by President.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6865: Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightContracts and agencyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersNavigation, waterways, harborsRailroadsTransportation costs

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4996| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2021
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to ocean shipping policies and is designed to support the growth and development of U.S. exports and promote reciprocal trade in the common carriage of goods by water in the foreign commerce of the United States. Among other provisions, the bill sets forth requirements for operating a shipping exchange involving ocean transportation in the foreign commerce of the United States; requires ocean common carriers to report to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) each calendar quarter on total import and export tonnage and the total loaded and empty 20-foot equivalent units per vessel that makes port in the United States; requires the FMC to publish and annually update all its findings of false certifications by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators and all penalties assessed against such carriers or operators; revises annual reporting requirements for the FMC on foreign laws and practices to include practices by ocean common carriers; prohibits ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators from retaliating or discriminating against shippers because such shippers have patronized another carrier, or filed a complaint; directs the FMC to establish rules prohibiting ocean common carriers and marine terminal operators from adopting and applying unjust and unreasonable demurrage and detention fees; authorizes the FMC to initiate investigations of an ocean common carrier's fees or charges and apply enforcement measures, as appropriate; directs the Department of Transportation to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to study the U.S. supply chain industry, including data constraints that impede the flow of maritime cargo and add to supply chain inefficiencies; and provides authority for the FMC to issue an emergency order requiring ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators to share directly with relevant shippers, rail carriers, or motor carriers information relating to cargo throughput and availability.

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Timeline
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Aug 10, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888)
Aug 11, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7479)
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4996.
Dec 8, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7528-7529)
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H7473-7475)
View Vote
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3580
Signed by President.
  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 10, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • August 10, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E888)


  • August 11, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 8, 2021
    Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7472-7479)


  • December 8, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4996.


  • December 8, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • December 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7528-7529)


  • December 8, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 60 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H7473-7475)
    View Vote


  • December 8, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 9, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3580
    Signed by President.
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (96)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Steve Chabot (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Billy Long (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Fred Keller (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6865: Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightContracts and agencyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingMarine and inland water transportationMotor carriersNavigation, waterways, harborsRailroadsTransportation costs