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H.R. 3637 (97th)

A bill to provide for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the United States utilizing ports in nations contiguous to the United States.

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Introduced

20 May 1981

Last action

6 April 1982 · Reported

Status

Placed on Union Calendar No: 290.

Sponsors

Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

5 February 2024

Transport

Summary

Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "common carrier by water in foreign commerce" to include persons engaged as common carriers in specified ocean transportation of property who: (1) advertise, solicit, or arrange, within the United States, for such transportation; or (2) issue or deliver ocean or through intermodal bills of lading or other contracts of affreightment for such transportation. Directs such common carriers by water to file with the Federal Maritime Commission within 90 days of enactment of this Act: (1) their tariffs; and (2) a designation of agent and principal place of business within the United States. Sets forth the effective dates of such tariffs.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 May 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 May 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Federal Maritime Comm, Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 June 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 June 1981

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From FMC.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 July 1981

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Council of Econ Advisors.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 July 1981

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 July 1981

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  12. 22 July 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 22 July 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 17 November 1981

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 9 December 1981

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  16. 9 December 1981

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 30 December 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later Than Apr 6, 82.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 30 December 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 97-419 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  19. 30 December 1981

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 97-419 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

  20. 25 January 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

  21. 25 March 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  22. 30 March 1982

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  23. 30 March 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  24. 1 April 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  25. 1 April 1982

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  26. 6 April 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 290.

    Source: Calendars

  27. 6 April 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 97-419 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

  28. 6 April 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 97-419 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House amended, Part II

    summary · EN · 6 April 1982

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 30 December 1981

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 20 May 1981

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