Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-3580| Senate
| Updated: 6/16/2022
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic Senator
Minnesota
Cosponsors (31)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 This act revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.
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Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-4996Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1915-1919)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1887-1901; text: CR S1887-1891)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5460-5467)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3580.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5467-5468)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 42 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR H5460-5464)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-146.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsContracts and agencyEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Maritime CommissionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMotor carriersNavigation, waterways, harborsPublic participation and lobbyingRailroadsTechnology assessmentTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
USA117th CongressS-3580| Senate
| Updated: 6/16/2022
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 This act revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.
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Timeline
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-4996Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1915-1919)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1887-1901; text: CR S1887-1891)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5460-5467)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3580.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5467-5468)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 42 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR H5460-5464)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-146.
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic Senator
Minnesota
Cosponsors (31)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transportation and Public Works
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsContracts and agencyEmergency medical services and trauma careFederal Maritime CommissionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMotor carriersNavigation, waterways, harborsPublic participation and lobbyingRailroadsTechnology assessmentTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security