American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023 This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E121)
Transportation and Public Works
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American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
USA118th CongressHR-1013| House
| Updated: 2/14/2023
American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023 This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.
Government information and archivesLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harbors