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H.R. 3399 (118th)

Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

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Introduced

17 May 2023

Last action

27 July 2023 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

John James, Jack Bergman, Hillary Scholten, Daniel Kildee

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

18 November 2025

Transport

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Summary

Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Transportation to report on security at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and to recommend improvements. The report must include details about current security measures and the potential effects of a malfunction or failure. It must also recommend ways to strengthen security and reduce the impact of a malfunction or failure on the supply chain of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 17 May 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 May 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 May 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 May 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 July 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 10 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 July 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. James objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3399.

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3916-3918)

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 July 2023

    Floor

    Mr. James moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 July 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 July 2023

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 July 2023

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)

    Source: Floor

  18. 26 July 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3976)

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 July 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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