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H.R. 298 (100th)

A bill to protect and promote the American merchant marine by shipping U.S. mail exclusively aboard U.S.-flag vessels.

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Introduced

6 January 1987

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Status

Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service, DOT.

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6 February 2024

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Summary

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act of 1984. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts and limits such contracts to a one-year duration. Prohibits the Postal Service from contracting with vessels based on cargo container size, unless necessary.

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