A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.
United States117th CongressSCONRES-38Senate
Updated: May 3, 2022
Summary
This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements for the transport of equipment, materials, or commodities related to humanitarian operations resulting from the invasion. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HCONRES-92: Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2283-2284)
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