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H.R. 6253 (112th)

Ports-to-Forts Act of 2012

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Introduced

1 August 2012

Last action

13 September 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

Sponsors

Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

14 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Ports-to-Forts Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to make grants to states or port authorities to cover the direct or indirect costs for repair or construction of: (1) commercial strategic seaports; or (2) bridges, roads, rail systems, and other infrastructure near such seaports.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 August 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 August 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 September 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

    Source: Committee

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