A bill to amend the Shipping Act of 1984 to foster increased competition among ocean common carriers in connection with the transportation of certain Government cargoes.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 June 1986

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Executive Comment Received From Federal Maritime Comm.

Summary

Amends the Shipping Act of 1984 to prohibit a group of two or more common carriers from establishing rates or service contracts applicable to the transportation of household goods and effects of U.S. military personnel and their dependents moving overseas through U.S. Government bills of lading issued pursuant to Government procurements.

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summary · EN · 5 June 1986
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/4939
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