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Protecting Access to American Products Act

USA119th CongressS-4090| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend federal law to create a new process for obtaining temporary waivers of coastwise endorsement requirements for vessels. It mandates that the head of an agency grant such a waiver if a person can reasonably demonstrate that no compliant "product carrier" is available to transport a specified good and that a good faith effort was made to locate one. Waivers issued under this process would be limited in duration, expiring by a specified date at least 30 days after issuance. The bill also allows for extensions of these waivers, each lasting at least 15 days, if the underlying circumstances remain largely unchanged. To ensure timely action, the bill establishes a 60-day deadline for agencies to approve or deny waiver requests. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a report detailing its findings within 14 days. Notably, if an agency fails to respond within the 60-day period, the request is automatically deemed granted for a period of 30 days. Furthermore, the legislation requires the agency to notify Congress within 48 hours of receiving any waiver request and again within 48 hours of issuing a waiver, providing a detailed explanation for the necessity of the waiver.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1640
Protecting Access to American Products Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3665
Protecting Access to American Products Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1873
Protecting Access to American Products Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7900
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1640
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3665
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1873
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7900
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7900: Protecting Access to American Products Act

Protecting Access to American Products Act

USA119th CongressS-4090| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill proposes to amend federal law to create a new process for obtaining temporary waivers of coastwise endorsement requirements for vessels. It mandates that the head of an agency grant such a waiver if a person can reasonably demonstrate that no compliant "product carrier" is available to transport a specified good and that a good faith effort was made to locate one. Waivers issued under this process would be limited in duration, expiring by a specified date at least 30 days after issuance. The bill also allows for extensions of these waivers, each lasting at least 15 days, if the underlying circumstances remain largely unchanged. To ensure timely action, the bill establishes a 60-day deadline for agencies to approve or deny waiver requests. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a report detailing its findings within 14 days. Notably, if an agency fails to respond within the 60-day period, the request is automatically deemed granted for a period of 30 days. Furthermore, the legislation requires the agency to notify Congress within 48 hours of receiving any waiver request and again within 48 hours of issuing a waiver, providing a detailed explanation for the necessity of the waiver.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1640
Protecting Access to American Products Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3665
Protecting Access to American Products Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1873
Protecting Access to American Products Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7900
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1640
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3665
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1873
    Protecting Access to American Products Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7900
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7900: Protecting Access to American Products Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted