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H.R. 11862 (95th)

Reciprocal Ocean Agreements Act

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Introduced

4 April 1978

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Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

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2 September 2025

Summary

Reciprocal Ocean Agreement Act - Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to authorize United States flag carriers to enter into reciprocal ocean transportation agreements with foreign flag carriers of the nation to which the United States carrier's cargo is bound to establish cargo pools, to provide for equal access to government controlled cargoes, rationalization of sailing's and for the apportionment of earnings, losses, or traffic. Exempts such agreements from the antitrust laws under specified circumstances.

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